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Senna alata (Candle Bush, Ringworm Shrub)

Type: Species | Edit History      Plant ID - 505141



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Scientific Classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Fabales
Family: Fabaceae
Genus: Senna
Species: Senna alata
 
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Plant Types edit
  • Perennial
  • Shrub
  • Tree
  • Tropical
Zones / Hardiness edit
  • 9a (to 25 F / -4 C)
  • 9b (to 30 F / -1 C)
  • 10a (to 35 F / 2 C)
  • 10b (to 40 F / 4 C)
  • 11 (Above 40 F / Above 4 C)
Height (Maximum) edit
  • 20 to 40 feet (6 to 12 m)
Spread (Maximum) edit
  • 10 to 20 feet (3 to 6 m)
Flowering Start edit
  • August
Flowering End edit
  • November
Leaf Colour edit
  • Green - Medium
Leaf Shape edit
  • Even Pinnate
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Suitable For edit
  • Centre Piece
  • Hedging/Screening
  • Butterfly Garden
Sun Exposure edit
  • Full Sun
Soil Types edit
  • Tolerant of Most Types
Soil pH edit
  • 6.0 - 6.4 (Slightly acidic)
  • 6.5 - 6.9 (Very slightly acidic)
  • 7.0 (Neutral)
  • 7.1 - 7.5 (Very slightly alkaline)
  • 7.6 - 8.0 (Slightly alkaline)
Bloom Colour edit
  • Yellow/Gold
Wildlife Value edit
  • Bees
  • Butterflies (nectar source)
  • Butterflies (larvae/caterpillar food)
Propagation Techniques edit
  • Seed
Skill Level edit
  • Beginner
Additional Short Notes add
  • Can be grown as an annual in northern zones. edit | delete
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  Gizmo (20)
toni (36069)
  vitrsna (498)
glendann (290)
featherphobia (181)


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  Gizmo (20) wrote on Jun 02 2009
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Fast easly grown from seed. Great as shrub or tree.

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Other names for this plant:
Cassia alata
Herpetica alata



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