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Senna marilandica Maryland Senna

$3.50 - $75.00
Senna marilandica

Maryland Senna

$3.50 - $75.00

Packet
$3.50
1/2 oz.
$4.50
1 oz.
$5.00
1 lb.
$75.00

Senna marilandica is virtually indistinguishable from its relative, Wild Senna (Senna herbecarpa) until the 2 species have ripe seeds. The Wild Senna will readily open its pod and the seeds will fall out, whereas the Maryland Senna seed pods will stay tightly closed. For this reason, as wild turkey food, it's good to plant both Sennas; the Wild Senna will feed them in early fall as the seeds fall out of the pod, and the Maryland Senna's heavy, fibrous pods with seeds intact will sustain them during the later winter months.

Wild Senna, and other Chamaecrista/Cassia and Senna species in the Fabaceae (pea) family, are important host plants for many species of Sulphur Butterflies.

Species of genus Senna are legumes. Most legume species harbor beneficial bacteria called rhizobia on their roots. Genus-specific strains of this bacterium called inoculum can aid in the fixation of atmospheric nitrogen and improve long-term health of native plant communities. Inoculum is naturally-occurring in most soils and additional amendment is usually not needed. However, in low fertility soils it may be necessary. Genus-specific strains are available at prairiemoon.com/inoculum

Details

Seeds/Packet
100
Seeds/Ounce
1,400
Germination Code
C(10)
H
I
Life Cycle
Perennial
Sun Exposure
Full, Partial
Soil Moisture
Medium-Wet, Medium, Medium-Dry
Height
4 feet
Bloom Time
July, August
Bloom Color
Yellow
Advantages
Bird Favorite: seeds, insects, fruit, nectar, nesting, perch
Highly recommended for home landscaping
USDA Zones
4-10
Catalog Code
CAS06F