Northern Wild, Senna Seed
Northern Wild Senna Seed
- Butter-yellow flowers carry dark contrasting anthers
- Seedpods remain decorative into autumn
- Foliage supports sulphur butterfly caterpillars
- Tough roots tolerate heat and drought
Key Attributes
About Northern Wild, Senna Seed
Northern wild senna produces clusters of butter-yellow flowers above handsome divided foliage in midsummer. Dark anthers add contrast, followed by flat seedpods that remain ornamental into autumn. This durable prairie plant handles heat and supports sulphur butterfly caterpillars.
Growing details
Plant profile
Seed & variety
Before Planting
Planting
Watering
Fertilizer
Harvesting
Tips
Pests & Diseases
Use clean, freely draining media to prevent seed rot and damping-off. Space plants for good airflow.
Sulphur butterfly caterpillars may feed on foliage and also provide wildlife value. Protect only very small plants if defoliation is severe.
Native States & Regions
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Kentucky
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Missouri
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New York
- North Carolina
- Ohio
- Pennsylvania
- Tennessee
- Vermont
- Virginia
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
Native regions: Northeast
Northern Wild Senna Native Range Map
Native range describes natural occurrence, not the origin of this seed lot or every location where a plant can be grown.
Alaska and Hawaii are shown as insets. State-level range does not mean a plant occurs throughout every part of that state.
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