Tennessee Smart Yards Native Plants

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Maryland Senna

 

Maryland Senna

Senna marilandica (Cassia marilandica)

Full sun, moderately wet to moderately dry moisture level, most soils except clay, strongly acid to neutral pH.  3-6 ft. height, blooms in summer, yellow flowers, moderate re-seeder.

Germination Code:  C(10), H, I

Native Region:  Statewide

Shrubby legume with showy flowers and fruit.  Tolerates heat and humidity.  Attracts bees and birds.  Good turkey food.

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