Cassia bahamensis (Bahama Senna)
Cassia bahamensis (Bahama Senna) yellow flower clusters opening alongside simple green foliage on the stem.
Botanical names: Cassia bahamensis, Senna mexicana chapmanii
Common names: Bahama Senna, Bahama Cassia
Family: Fabaceae
Subfamily: Caesalpinioideae
Origin: Florida, Bahamas and Cuba
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
USDA Zone: 9-11
Plant form: Large bush
Mature height: 5-10 ft
Sun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade
Cold tolerance: Tolerates light freezing to about 30°F for short periods (mature plants). Young plants must be protected.
Watering: Regular
Flower color: Yellow, orange
Suitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Wildlife: Attracts butterflies and hummingbirdsCassia is a large genus with some 500 species. Cassia likes full sun and well-drained soil and to bloom profusely require a dry season.
Similar plants: Cassia bahamensis (Bahama Senna)
- Cassia antillana (Golden Rain tree)
- Cassia occidentalis (Coffee Senna)
- Cassia spectabilis (Cassia)
- Senna alata (Empress candle plant)
- Senna bicapsularis (Butterfly Cassia)
- Senna corymbosa (Southern Cassia)
- Senna floribunda (Golden Showy Cassia)
- Senna multijuga (False Sicklepod)
- Senna polyphylla (Desert Cassia)
- Senna sp. (Cassia)
Cassia bahamensis (Bahama Senna) yellow flower cluster growing on woody stems with rounded green leaves.
Cassia bahamensis (Bahama Senna) yellow flower and small buds amid dark green pinnate leaves
Cassia bahamensis (Bahama Senna) with vibrant yellow petals and oval green foliage on the stem.
Cassia bahamensis (Bahama Senna) yellow flower cluster with pointed green leaves in a dark pot
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