Christmas Senna Seeds – Golden Bloom

Christmas Senna (Senna bicapsularis) is a striking ornamental plant known for its brilliant clusters of golden-yellow flowers that bloom profusely during the late fall and early winter. This easy-to-grow plant adds vibrant color to gardens and attracts butterflies, making it an excellent choice for landscape borders, pollinator gardens, and decorative hedges. The Christmas Senna thrives in warm climates and is highly tolerant of drought once established.

Features:

• Bright golden-yellow blooms that appear in late fall or early winter

• Attracts butterflies and pollinators

• Tolerant to drought and heat once established

• Suitable for garden beds, borders, and ornamental landscapes

• Fast-growing and low maintenance

• Can be trained as a small shrub or ornamental tree

Specifications:

• Scientific Name: Senna bicapsularis

• Common Name (U.S.): Christmas Senna

• Plant Type: Perennial shrub

• Height: 6 to 10 feet

• Spread: 4 to 8 feet

• Bloom Time: Late fall to early winter (October–January)

• Flower Color: Golden yellow

• Light Requirements: Full sun

• Soil Type: Well-drained, sandy or loamy soil

• Water Needs: Moderate; drought-tolerant once established

• Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 8–11

• Planting Season:

  • Warm Zones (9–11): Spring to early summer (March–June)

  • Cooler Zones (8): Late spring after last frost (April–May)

• Germination Time: 14–21 days

• Mature Time: 6–12 months

• Propagation Method: Seeds

• Uses: Ornamental borders, butterfly gardens, hedges