Senna hebecarpa (American Senna)
Senna hebecarpa is a large, showy perennial that really stands out. Shrubby foliage contrasts with bright chains of yellow flowers. It is a popular host plant for several butterfly species, and its leaves can provide nectar for small insects even when not in bloom! A great choice for any wildlife garden.
Senna hebecarpa is a large, showy perennial that really stands out. Shrubby foliage contrasts with bright chains of yellow flowers. It is a popular host plant for several butterfly species, and its leaves can provide nectar for small insects even when not in bloom! A great choice for any wildlife garden.
Senna hebecarpa is a large, showy perennial that really stands out. Shrubby foliage contrasts with bright chains of yellow flowers. It is a popular host plant for several butterfly species, and its leaves can provide nectar for small insects even when not in bloom! A great choice for any wildlife garden.
Pollinators: bumblebees, sweat bees, flower flies, wasps
Host Plant for Butterflies/Moths: Cloudless Sulphur (Phoebis sennae), Little Yellow (Pyrisitia lisa), Orange-barred Sulphur (Phoebis philea), Silver-spotted Skipped (Epargyreus clarus), Sleepy Orange (Abaeis nicippe), 8+ moth species
Wildlife Value: Songbirds, shelter
Deer Resistance: Very Good
Native Region: Piedmont, Sandhills, Coastal Plain
Seed Origin: USA, nursery collected seed
Light Recommendation: Full Sun, Part Sun
Soil Moisture Recommendation: Medium-wet, Moist, Medium
USDA Zones: 4-9
States found in our region: AL, DE, GA, KY, MD, NC, PA, SC, TN, VA, WV
Other states found: CT, IA, IL, IN, MA, MI, MO, NJ, NY, NH, OH, VT, WI
