Bladder-Senna
Colutea istria
- Native to:
- Lebanon-Syria, Palestine, Sinai, Türkiye
Dan Killam (www.inaturalist.org),Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz,Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz,Dror Feitelson,Alonto,Cook, E. T. (Ernest Thomas), 1867-1915,,Loudon, J. C. (John Claudius), 1783-1843,Buc'hoz, Pierre-Joseph, 1731-1807. n 84209277,Universita?t Frankfurt am Main.,Königl. Bayer. Botanische Gesellschaft zu Regensburg,
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Fabaceae
- Genus:
- Colutea
- Species:
- Colutea istria
- USDA Symbol:
- COIS2
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 300 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- may,jun,jul,aug
- Bloom Colors:
- yellow
- Landscaping Shrub:
- Yes
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees, birds
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- dry, rocky, well-drained soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 8.0 (neutral to slightly alkaline)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to rocky slopes and open woodlands
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
- Scarification:
- Seed coat scarification required before sowing
- Germination Time:
- 14–30 days
- Notes:
- Hard seed coat requires scarification (mechanical or hot water treatment) before sowing. Cold stratification improves germination rates.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI