Drought-tolerant: Requires minimal watering, ideal for water-scarce regions
Reseeds freely: Ensures long-term garden presence and sustainability
Attracts pollinators: Supports birds and butterflies in your garden
Perennial and easy to grow: Returns year after year with simple planting
Suitable for cactus gardens: Complements unique desert landscapes
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Senna covesii
Native to the southwestern US and northwest Mexico. This upright shrubby yellow wildflower is a summer bloom that attracts birds and butterflies. Drought tolerant. Senna prefers well drained soils and makes a nice addition to a cactus garden. Desert senna is a perennial whose growth will return in the spring, but it also
Botanical Name
Senna covesii
Plant Type
Perennial shrub
Flower Color
Yellow
Growth Habit
Upright, spreading
Covers
1 g packet ≈ 30 sq ft
Elevation Range
0–4200 ft
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Seeds
The seed were a gift to a gardner in the N.E. USA, so I can’t report on their vitality. Shipment was prompt and packaging was appropriate. I miss your retail outlet on Campbell
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Richard · March 10, 2024
Germination of Desert Senna in wintertime
Good germination results from the seeds after soaking them in water for two days. The trick now is keeping the seedlings growing during the winter. Some are under plant lights indoors; others are outside in plastic enclosures.
