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Growing Info

Scarification: Pour boiling water over seed , let stand in water for 24 hours, repeat process on seed that did not imbibe. Another Method: file or sand through the outer seedcoat, let stand in water for 24 hours

Stratification: none required

Germination: sow seed 1/4" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed

Native to: Aruba, Bahamas, Bolivia, Colombia, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, French Guiana, Galápagos, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Leeward Is., Netherlands Antilles, Panamá, Peru, Puerto Rico, Southwest Caribbean, Trinidad-Tobago, Turks-Caicos Is., Venezuela, Venezuelan Antilles, Windward Is.

Introduced to: Assam, Bermuda, Canary Is., Cape Verde, China Southeast, Egypt, Ethiopia, Ghana, Hainan, India, Jawa, Kenya, KwaZulu-Natal, Madeira, Malawi, Mexico Northwest, Morocco, Mozambique, New Caledonia, New Guinea, Nigeria, Northern Provinces, Rwanda, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Swaziland, Tanzania, Thailand, Tubuai Is., Uganda, Vietnam, Zaïre, Zambia, Zimbabwe

Native

Introduced

Senna bicapsularisSenna bicapsularis

Christmas Bush, Money Bush, Rambling Senna, Yellow Candlewood

Invasive in FL. Why do we sell THIS seed??? (see FAQ) Before growing seeds, verify local and state regulations to ensure compliance with any specific restrictions or requirements.

In Stock: 0.164 lb (Total:0.164lb)

Senna bicapsularis

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0.16 lb HI

Details

Germination:

91%

Germination test:

Cut (Full Seed)

Purity:

98%

Seeds per lb:

17,352

Quantity:

0.16 lb

Collected in:

Hawaii

Crop year:

2015

Min. hardiness zone:

Item ID:

1821423

Characteristics

Growing Info

Stratification: none required

Germination: sow seed 1/4" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed

Native

Introduced

Senna bicapsularis is a versatile and striking addition to any sunny landscape. Also known as Christmas Bush, Money Bush, Rambling Senna, and Yellow Candlewood, this semi-evergreen beauty hails from the warm terrains of South America and the West Indies. Noted for its vibrant yellow flowers that brighten the fall and winter months when most flora are dormant, it draws pollinators like bees and butterflies, creating an ecological haven in your garden.

Growing up to 12 feet with a spread of 8-10 feet, this robust shrub or small tree defies harsh frosts, making a resilient comeback each spring with proper care. Its adaptability to various soil types, including clay and loam, and its moderate drought tolerance make it low-maintenance once established. Perfect for container planting or as a stunning specimen, it will also thrive in highway medians due to minimal care needs.

Christmas Bush benefits from strategic pruning to encourage branching and enhance its floral display, and staking may be necessary to support its elegant form. Adding this butterfly host plant to your landscape not only brings continual beauty but also supports the lifecycle of the Cloudless Sulpher butterfly. With its fine texture and cascading branches, Senna bicapsularis will transform your garden into a perennial haven of color and life.