Cassia didymobotrya syn. Senna didymobotrya is a shrub which is native to Eastern Central Africa. It is often grown for its yellow ornamental flowers which appear over a long period in warm climates.
This plant should be grown indoors, or in frost-free climates. (I.e. USDA zones 10+). However, it has beeen reported to withstand brief frosts USDA zones 9b (26°F, -3°C) and even in USDA zones 9a (21°F, -6°C). In this latter case however, the plant will be frozen to the ground, and may resprout from the roots.
Leaves are evergreen and are 4-20 in (10-50 cm) long. They are pinnate with up to 30+ elliptic to oval leaflets.
This plant usually blooms from late spring to early fall. The golden-yellow flowers, which are about 1-2 in (2-5 cm) wide, are grouped in 4-8 in (10-20 cm) inflorescences.
Cassia didymobotrya requiert l'exposition suivante : lumière This plant likes well-drained soils. It can withstand occasional droughts.
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Category - shrub
Dimensions
Height 3.00 m
Width 2.00 m
Minimum temperatures
The plant is likely to die as soon as temperature is below -5.0 °C
Leaves and other aerial parts are damaged as soon as temperatures drops to 0.0 °C
Exposure - light
Leaves - evergreen
Flowers - Color(s) : yellow
Propagation - cutting, seeds This plant can be propagated by seeds (in spring, soak the seeds 24h before sowing) or by cuttings (in summer, with half-ripe wood)
Toxicity No or unknown toxicity.
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