Wild Senna (Senna hebecarpa) is a tall, striking native perennial with clusters of bright yellow flowers, delicate compound foliage, and distinctive dark seed pods that provide interest into fall. Blooming in midsummer, this hardy wildflower is an excellent addition to pollinator gardens, native meadows, and naturalized landscapes.
Thriving in full sun to partial shade, Wild Senna prefers average to moist soils but tolerates periods of drought once established. Its upright, bushy growth habit adds height and structure to plantings, while its flowers and foliage support a variety of native insects.
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture: Medium to moist; tolerates drier conditions once established
Soil: Loamy, sandy, or well-drained soils
Height: 4–6 feet
Spread: 3–6 feet
Bloom Time: July–August
Flower Color: Yellow
Hardiness Zones: 3–9
Growth Habit: Upright, clump-forming to slowly spreading perennial
Native Range: Eastern North America
Options:
Bare Root Plants: Plant into loose soil in the fall or spring and keep moist until new growth emerges.
Wild Senna (Senna hebecarpa) is a tall, striking native perennial with clusters of bright yellow flowers, delicate compound foliage, and distinctive dark seed pods that provide interest into fall. Blooming in midsummer, this hardy wildflower is an excellent addition to pollinator gardens, native meadows, and naturalized landscapes.
Thriving in full sun to partial shade, Wild Senna prefers average to moist soils but tolerates periods of drought once established. Its upright, bushy growth habit adds height and structure to plantings, while its flowers and foliage support a variety of native insects.
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture: Medium to moist; tolerates drier conditions once established
Soil: Loamy, sandy, or well-drained soils
Height: 4–6 feet
Spread: 3–6 feet
Bloom Time: July–August
Flower Color: Yellow
Hardiness Zones: 3–9
Growth Habit: Upright, clump-forming to slowly spreading perennial
Native Range: Eastern North America
Options:
Bare Root Plants: Plant into loose soil in the fall or spring and keep moist until new growth emerges.
