Senna Seeds – Alata

Senna alata, also known as the Candle Bush or Ringworm Tree, is a striking ornamental plant admired for its tall growth and bright yellow candle-like flower spikes. It is often grown in gardens and landscapes to add vibrant color and a tropical feel. With its lush green foliage and attractive blooms, it is a popular choice for home gardeners, landscapers, and plant enthusiasts.

This fast-growing plant is not only decorative but also hardy in warm climates. It thrives well in sunny locations and can be cultivated as a perennial in tropical regions or as an annual in cooler areas.

Features:

• Vibrant yellow flower spikes resembling candles

• Fast-growing ornamental plant with lush foliage

• Attracts pollinators such as butterflies and bees

• Suitable for tropical, subtropical, and warm temperate climates

• Can be grown as an annual in cooler regions

Specifications:

• Scientific Name: Senna alata

• Common Name (US): Candle Bush

• Plant Type: Ornamental flowering plant

• Growth Habit: Shrub, upright

• Height: 6–15 ft under favorable conditions

• Season: Warm season plant

• Zones: USDA Zones 9–11 (Perennial), grown as Annual in cooler zones

• Sowing Time:

  • Zones 9–11: Spring through Summer

  • Zones 6–8: Late Spring to Early Summer (as annual)

• Sunlight Requirement: Full sun

• Soil Requirement: Well-drained, fertile soil

• Watering: Regular, moderate moisture