Cassia nemophila
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Desert Cassia
| Evergreen-Deciduous | Evergreen |
|---|---|
| Overall Mature Size | Medium |
| Mature Height & Spread | 6' x 6' |
| Exposure | Full sun |
| Water | Low water |
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Bloom Time | Spring, Summer, Winter |
| Special Features | Attracts Birds, Butterflies, Deer Resistant, Hedge, Low Water Use |
| Container Sizes | #1, #5, #15 |
| Natural Growth Habit | Rounding |
| Sunset Garden Zones | 12-24 |
| Minimum USDA Hardiness Zone | 10B |
| Plant Type | Shrub |
Moderate to fast-growing evergreen shrub to 6′ tall x 6′ wide. This tough desert-hardy species forms an airy rounded-mound of bright-green needle-like foliage accented with a profusion of eye-catching buttercup-like bright-yellow flowers appearing late-winter to early-spring. Flowers are followed by flat rusty-brown seed pods that can persist on the plant for several months. Some find the pods attractive while others do not. This can be remedied with a light pruning after flowering to eliminate the development of these seed pods. Tolerates strong 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.
