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Cassia artemisiodes

Feathery Cassia

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Information by: George Hull MSN        Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

 

Description

This plant is an evergreen shrub that grows to 4'-6' tall and wide. It has leaves that are narrowly pinnate, forming feathery sprays of silvery foliage. Its showy yellow flowers appear at branch tips from late winter through early summer. This is a very tough variety that will survive under desert conditions or near the coast. It will even tolerates clay soils if kept dry during the summer. The plant is damaged below 20 degrees F.

 

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

3-6'

Flower Color

Yellow

Flower Season

Winter, Spring

Leaf Color

Grey Green, Silver

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Group plants with similar watering needs in the same area.