Senna wislizenii
Shrubby Senna
Description
Winter-deciduous shrub grows at a moderate rate to 4' x 6'. Bright yellow blooms form in clusters on branch ends in summer. Good for summer color. Native to the Chihuahuan Desert.
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
3-6'
Flower Color
Yellow
Flower Season
Summer
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full
Water
Very Low
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Poor, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish, Wild Garden
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Summer
Location Uses
Background, Foundation, With Rocks
Special Uses
Screen, Mass Planting
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Use multiple cycles of irrigation on watering days. Most sprinklers deliver water faster than soils can absorb it.
By breaking up the watering time into smaller segments, runoff can be greatly reduced.