Cassia roxburghii (Red Cassia) - Video 1

Botanical name: Cassia roxburghii

Common names: Red Cassia, Ceylon Senna

Family: Fabaceae

Subfamily: Caesalpinioideae

Origin: Sri Lanka, Southern India

USDA Plant Hardiness MapSmall tree 10-20 ftFull sunRegular waterRed, crimson, vinous flowersPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsSubtropical or temperate zone plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time
Cassia roxburghii
Red cassia is a graceful tree with spreading, drooping branches appearing to be overweighted by its wealth of clustering orange-red blossoms.


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