Senna splendida

Senna splendida

Native to:
Brazil, Paraguay

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Fabaceae
Genus:
Senna
Species:
Senna splendida
USDA Symbol:
SESP10

Growth Characteristics

Height:
300 cm
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Months:
jan,feb,oct,nov,dec
Bloom Colors:
yellow
Landscaping Shrub:
Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
butterflies, bees
Deer Resistant:
Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
rich, well-drained loamy soil
pH:
5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
dry to moderate
Notes:
native to tropical and subtropical regions

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
None required
Scarification:
Seed coat scarification required before sowing
Germination Time:
14–30 days
Notes:
Scarification or hot water treatment improves germination rates. Seeds have hard seed coats typical of legumes.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI