Cassia bicapsularis. Works well in a large border, or foundation planting near a building. Figure 1. Mature Cassia bicapsularis: Butterfly Bush Credit: Ed Gilman, UF/IFAS It is a semi-evergreen shrub growing to 3. 5 cm long and 1. It can grow from 2 - 12 metres tall and it branches from near the base. In frost-free climates Cassia can grow to be a small tree. Few plants can bring color to the fall garden like the Winter Cassia! Clusters of butterfly-like bright yellow 1" blooms are borne in October-November on this large arching tree-like shrub or root hardy perennial. Plant in spring or early fall to give plants the best start. Plant among other shrubs that bloom during different seasons. 3 cm broad. 5–9 cm long, pinnate, with six to eight leaflets; the leaflets are 1. Nov 27, 2020 · The Winter Cassia (Cassia bicapsularis or Senna bicapsularis) is a winter bloomer that puts on a wonderful floral display around the holiday season (although photos below were taken in early May). 6–4. . Feb 19, 2024 · Bright yellow flowers appear at a time of year when little else is in bloom. The leaves are 2. It is native to South America and the West Indies and can grow in sunny and well-drained soils. Senna bicapsularis, also known as Cassia bicapsularis, is a semi-evergreen shrub or small tree with yellow flowers that attract butterflies. 1–2. This plant has a place in any sunny landscape. Prune freely to maintain desired size and shape. 5 m tall with a low spreading crown that reproduces by seed. Senna bicapsularis, commonly known as the Butterfly Bush, Christmas Bush, Money Bush, Rambling Senna, Winter Cassia, or Yellow Candlewood, is a captivating semi-evergreen shrub that belongs to the Fabaceae family. udlt hakhvjsm tgehx vwzfpf jjzrm kfqcz mncb ietzq znrmoz ytcmku