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Growing Info

Scarification: Soak in hot tap water, let stand in water for 24 hours, repeat process on seed that did not imbibe

Stratification: none required

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

Other: boiling water can be used if hot water does not scarify the seed

Native to: Eastern United States, United States

Native

Introduced

Senna hebecarpaSenna hebecarpa

American Senna, Wild Senna

In Stock: 3.418 lb (Total:3.651lb)

Senna hebecarpa

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0.23 lb CO

3.42 lb IL

Details

Germination:

71%

Germination test:

Cut (Full Seed)

Purity:

99%

Seeds per lb:

18,789

Quantity:

3.42 lb

Collected in:

Illinois

Crop year:

2022

Min. hardiness zone:

Item ID:

1831347

Characteristics

Growing Info

Scarification: Soak in hot tap water, let stand in water for 24 hours, repeat process on seed that did not imbibe

Stratification: none required

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

Other: boiling water can be used if hot water does not scarify the seed

Native to: Eastern United States, United States

Native

Introduced

Introduce a captivating and environmentally enriching element to your garden or restoration project with Senna hebecarpa, commonly known as American Senna or Wild Senna. This herbaceous perennial, a proud member of the Fabaceae (pea) family, flourishes in the moist, forested regions of eastern North America. From July to August, watch its bright yellow flowers attract a multitude of bees and butterflies, including five species of Sulphur Butterflies for which it serves as a crucial host plant. As autumn arrives, enjoy the spectacle of its leaves changing hue and the emergence of long, black pods—beloved by birds like wild turkeys. The pods are the most distingishable feature to tell it apart from Senna marilandica. Wild Senna pods readily open and seeds fall out, whereas Maryland Senna pods remain tightly closed.

Reaching 4-6 feet, American Senna's sturdy horizontal root system defies strong winds, ensuring your garden remains a beacon of natural beauty all year round. Adaptable to a range of soil types—loam, clay, and sand—and thriving in full to partial sun, this plant is drought tolerant and flourishes best in rich, loamy environments. Its flowers lack nectar but produce pollen uniquely suited to bumblebees, who buzz-pollinate them. American Senna is not just a plant but an ecosystem, hosting nitrogen-fixing bacteria that enrich the soil and tiny glands that secrete nectar to allure predatory insects, ensuring robust, natural pest control. Perfect for borders, hedges, or as a standalone feature, introduce American Senna to your garden for a show of resilience and biodiversity.