Product Description
Overview
Cassia, also known as Senna or Golden Shower Tree, is a stunning ornamental plant that fills your garden with clusters of bright yellow, elegant blooms. These tropical beauties are admired for their cascading flowers, making them an excellent choice for garden borders, walkways, or large planters. Perfect for gardeners seeking vibrant, easy-growing plants that thrive in warm, sunny environments.
Key Features
- Produces cascading clusters of rich yellow blooms.
- Thrives in full sun and warm climates.
- Attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators.
- Non-GMO, natural, and suitable for home gardens.
- Adds a tropical touch to outdoor landscapes.
Specifications
- Common Name: Cassia / Golden Shower Tree
- Scientific Name: Cassia fistula
- Plant Type: Flowering Shrub or Small Tree
- Flower Color: Bright Yellow
- Blooming Season: Late Spring to Summer
- Height: 10–40 feet (depending on variety)
- Spacing: 3–5 feet apart
- Sunlight Requirement: Full Sun
- Water Requirement: Moderate
- Soil Type: Well-drained, loamy or sandy soil
- Soil pH: 6.0–7.5
- Germination Time: 15–25 days
- Growth Habit: Upright and spreading
- Hardiness Zones: 9–11 (USDA)
- Non-GMO / Organic: Non-GMO
- Maintenance Level: Low
Planting & Growing Guide
- Soak the seeds in warm water for 24 hours before planting to soften the seed coat.
- Choose a sunny location with well-drained soil.
- Sow the seeds 1 inch deep and water gently.
- Maintain soil moisture until germination occurs (usually within 2–3 weeks).
- Once seedlings develop, transplant to larger pots or directly into the ground.
- Water regularly during dry periods, especially during the first year of growth.
