Senna alata (Empress candle plant) - Video 1

Botanical names: Senna alata, Cassia alata

Common names: Empress candle plant, Candle Bush, Carrion Crow Bush, Candlesticks, Candelabra Plant

Family: Fabaceae

Subfamily: Caesalpinioideae

Origin: South America

USDA Plant Hardiness MapLarge shrub 5-10 ft tallSmall tree 10-20 ftFull sunRegular waterYellow, orange flowersPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsDeciduous plantEthnomedical plant.
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Senna alata
Imagine a plant that grows fast, stays in bloom almost year-round, and covers your garden with lush, vibrant greenery with sunny, candle-like flowers.


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