Cassia phyllodinea
Silver Leaf Cassia
Evergreen-Deciduous | Evergreen |
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Overall Mature Size | Medium |
Mature Height & Spread | 4-6' x 4-6' |
Exposure | Full to Partial Sun |
Water | Low water |
Flower Color | Yellow |
Bloom Time | Spring, Winter |
Special Features | Attracts Birds, Butterflies, Deer Resistant, Low Water Use |
Container Sizes | #1, #5 |
Natural Growth Habit | Rounding |
Sunset Garden Zones | 12-24 |
Plant Type | Shrub |
Fast-growing evergreen shrub to 4-6’ tall and wide. This tough heat-tolerant desert-hardy species forms a rounded-mound of flattened silvery-gray foliage contrasted with masses of pea-like bright-yellow flowers appearing late-winter into spring. Flowers are followed by persistent papery brown seed pods. Tolerates reflected heat and is drought tolerant once established. Great as a warm climate accent or foundation planting. Requires a well-drained soil and a full to partial sun exposure.