Cassia occidentalis, Senna occidentalis, Cassia ligustrina

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Medium size shrub or small tree with orange-yellow flowers from spring to fall. From distance, flowers look like little yellow hummingbirds and attract butterflies and bees. The plant is very ornamental not only due to its bloom but also to large, red-veined leaves.

Cassia occidentalis is a low-maintenance, medium-sized shrub that adds vibrant beauty and practical benefits to your landscape. From spring to fall, it produces clusters of orange-yellow flowers that attract butterflies and bees, while its large, red-veined leaves provide ornamental appeal year-round. Thriving in full sun to partial shade, this drought- and cold-tolerant plant is perfect for gardeners seeking beauty with minimal care. Its spreading habit also makes it ideal for creating natural hedges or privacy screens. Named for its coffee bean-like seeds, Coffee Senna is part of the Senna genus, known for its medicinal uses. Beyond aesthetics, it offers health benefits, including digestive aid, respiratory support, skin health, and a rich source of iron and minerals.

Similar plants:

• Cassia antillana, Senna nitida, Chamaefistula antillana, Cassia aurea (Golden Rain tree)
• Cassia bahamensis, Senna mexicana chapmanii (Bahama Senna, Bahama Cassia)
• Cassia spectabilis, Senna spectabilis, Senna macranthera (Cassia, Scented Shower)
• Senna alata, Cassia alata (Empress candle plant, Candle Bush, Carrion Crow Bush, Candlesticks, Candelabra Plant)
• Senna bicapsularis, Cassia bicapsularis, Cassia sennoides (Butterfly Cassia, Butterfly Bush, Winter Cassia)
• Senna corymbosa, Cassia falcata (Southern Cassia, Flowery Senna, Argentina Senna)
• Senna floribunda, Cassia floribunda (Golden Showy Cassia, Devils Finger)
• Senna multijuga, Cassia multijuga (False Sicklepod)
• Senna polyphylla, Cassia biflora, Cassia microphylla,Cassia polyphylla, Cassia tenuissima, Peiranisia polyphylla (Desert Cassia)
• Senna sp., Cassia sp. (Cassia)