Senna bicapsularis (Butterfly Cassia)
Senna bicapsularis (Butterfly Cassia) shrub filled with multiple clusters of small, five-petaled yellow flower heads.
Botanical names: Senna bicapsularis, Cassia bicapsularis, Cassia sennoides
Common names: Butterfly Cassia, Butterfly Bush, Winter Cassia
Family: Fabaceae
Subfamily: Caesalpinioideae
Origin: Panama
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
USDA Zone: 9-11
Plant form: Large bush or small tree
Mature height: 10-20 ft
Sun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade
Cold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Regular
Flower color: Yellow, orange
Suitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Wildlife: Attracts butterflies and hummingbirdsEvergreen large shrub, or small tree, fast growing 8 to 12 feet tall, 8 to 10 feet spread. Light yellow to deep golden yellow buttercup-shaped flowers, with prominent curved stamens, appearing in large sprays, over a long period in autumn and winter.
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Senna bicapsularis (Butterfly Cassia) shrub with small yellow flowers standing behind a smiling person.
Senna bicapsularis (Butterfly Cassia) plant densely covered in yellow flowers amidst lush green foliage
Senna bicapsularis (Butterfly Cassia) with clusters of yellow petals against many small round green leaves.
Senna bicapsularis (Butterfly Cassia) yellow flower clusters nestled among small rounded green leaves on branches.
Senna bicapsularis (Butterfly Cassia) tree with clusters of yellow flowers against a cloudy sky background.
Senna bicapsularis (Butterfly Cassia) yellow flower clusters surrounded by small, rounded, deep green foliage.
Senna bicapsularis (Butterfly Cassia) yellow flower with small rounded green leaves on a stem
Senna bicapsularis (Butterfly Cassia) yellow flower with curved brown stamens and rounded green leaflets.
Senna bicapsularis (Butterfly Cassia) yellow flower cluster with water droplets resting on round green leaves.
Senna bicapsularis (Butterfly Cassia) yellow flower petals and oval green leaves on a woody branch.
Senna bicapsularis (Butterfly Cassia) yellow flower clusters on green foliage branches in the sunlight.
Senna bicapsularis (Butterfly Cassia) clusters of golden yellow flower petals among small rounded green leaves.
Senna bicapsularis (Butterfly Cassia) tree covered in abundant yellow flower clusters and dense green foliage
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