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Coues' cassia

Senna covesii

Coues' cassia
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About Coues' cassia

Coues' cassia is a real treasure for your garden. This native plant produces cheerful yellow flowers that seem to glow in the sunshine, and they're absolutely beloved by butterflies and other pollinators. If you want to attract life to your yard and enjoy watching it thrive, this is a wonderful choice. It's also a member of the legume family, which means it actually improves your soil naturally.

Growing Coues' cassia is refreshingly simple. It's a tough perennial that adapts well to desert and semi-arid conditions, so once it's established, it doesn't demand much fussing. Give it decent sunlight and well-draining soil, and it'll reward you generously. Whether you're an experienced gardener or just starting out, you'll find this native plant to be a dependable and delightful addition to your landscape.

Native to 8 states