Senna hebecarpa

Wild senna is a North American native that can be found growing in moist, open woodlands and disturbed areas from Main south to Georgia and northwest to Tennessee and Wisconsin. The yellow, pea-like flowers attract bees and butterflies, and the winter seedpods are a favorite with wild turkeys.

Zones: 4 to 8

Family: Fabaceae

Type: Perennial

Height: 36 to 72 in.

Spread: 24 to 36 in.

Exposure: Full Sun to Part Shade

Soil Conditions: Average to moist

Bloom Time: July to August

Bloom Color: Yelloiw

Native Range: eastern U.S. from Ontario, Canada south to Georgia