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Senna wislizenii

Shrubby Senna

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Information by: Kathleen Moore        Photographer: Dave Anderson CVWD

 

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

Water Saving Tip:

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.