"American Senna" - Senna hebecarpa

Growth Habit: Tall shrub with few branches

Water Requirement: Moderate but can tolerate dryness once established

Sun Requirement: Part shade to full sun

Lifespan: Decades, however the stalks die back to the ground each winter

Tall with beautiful pinnate foliage. This plant finishes out the summer with a beautiful spike of yellow flowers that are sometimes tinged with a little red. It grows naturally in moist areas, but is perfectly happy to grow in drier locations once established.