The genus name Senna comes from Arabic, historically linked to medicinal plants.
Fixes nitrogen, enriching the soil for other plants.
Host plant for Cloudless Sulphur butterfly (Phoebis sennae) caterpillars.
Seeds are eaten by game birds and small mammals.
Provides excellent cover for wildlife.
Once used in traditional medicine for laxative properties—related to other Senna species used in herbal remedies.
Deer-resistant and excellent for restoration projects.
The genus name Senna comes from Arabic, historically linked to medicinal plants.
Fixes nitrogen, enriching the soil for other plants.
Host plant for Cloudless Sulphur butterfly (Phoebis sennae) caterpillars.
Seeds are eaten by game birds and small mammals.
Provides excellent cover for wildlife.
Once used in traditional medicine for laxative properties—related to other Senna species used in herbal remedies.
Deer-resistant and excellent for restoration projects.
Bloom: mid- to late summer
Habitats: fens; moist meadows near rivers; pastures; roadsides; savannas
Lifespan: perennial
Moisture: moist to mesic
Plant type (height): forb (up to 6 feet)
Requirements: full sun to partial sun
Soil: rich loamy soil is preferred, although rocky or sandy soil are tolerated
