Senna artemisioides, commonly known as silver senna or feathery cassia, is a shrub native to Australia. It belongs to the Fabaceae family and can grow up to 3 meters tall. The plant features silvery-gray foliage and produces bright yellow flowers during the spring and summer months. These flowers are followed by long seed pods that contain numerous seeds.
Senna artemisioides is a hardy plant that can tolerate drought conditions and poor soil quality. Due to its attractive foliage and vibrant flowers, it is commonly used in landscaping as an ornamental shrub. Additionally, the plant has medicinal properties. Indigenous Australians have traditionally used its leaves to treat various ailments, including skin infections, coughs, colds, and fever.
Overall, Senna artemisioides is a versatile plant that enhances the beauty of gardens while offering medicinal benefits to those who use it appropriately.
Botanical profile.
- Plant Type
- Shrub
- Life Cycle
- Perennial
- Genus
- Senna
- Family
- Fabaceae
- Hardiness Zone
- 8-10
- Mature Height
- 3.05 m
- Mature Spread
- 2.13 m
- Leaf Color
- Green, Gray, Silver
- Leaf Type
- Evergreen
- Flower Color
- Yellow
- Flower Size
- 2.54 cm
- Bloom Time
- Late winter, Spring
- Planting Time
- Spring
- Harvest Time
- Late spring, Summer
Other names.
