Senna artemisioides
wormwood senna
An evergreen shrub to 2m in height, with downy grey-green leaves divided into linear leaflets, and axillary racemes of fragrant yellow or pale yellow flowers 1cm across, borne sporadically all year round
Synonyms
Cassia artemisioides
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Size
Ultimate height
1.5–2.5 metresTime to ultimate height
10–20 yearsUltimate spread
1–1.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Yellow | Green Grey Silver | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Yellow | Green Grey Silver | ||
| Autumn | Yellow | Green Grey Silver | ||
| Winter | Yellow | Green Grey Silver |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H1BBotanical details
- Family
- Fabaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Senna can be deciduous or evergreen shrubs , trees or perennials with pinnate leaves and terminal or axillary racemes, corymbs or panicles of usually yellow, bowl-shaped, 5-petalled flowers
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- Australia
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow under glass in a peat-free, loam-based compost in full light with moderate humidity. Grow outdoors in moist but well-drained fertile in full sun in protected frost-free area
Propagation
Propagate by seed or semi-hardwood cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Patio and container plants
- Low Maintenance
Pruning
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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