| Candle Bush | |
| Senna alata | |
| a.k.a. Christmas Candle, Emperor's Candlesticks |
Subtropical bush with ornate yellow blooms through most of the year.
Description: Small subtropical bush, usually only to 4-6ft, but can grow to 10ft. Often takes on a spreading growth habit to several feet. Blooms pretty much the whole year, yellow flowers are followed by brown pod fruit. Flowers attract butterflies.
Hardiness: Hardy to the 20's (F).
Growing Environment: The Candle Bush is a fairly hardy plant (in hospitable environments). Will take drought. Grows well in full sun. Not picky about soil type.
Propagation: By seeds.
Uses: Grown as an ornamental for its pretty yellow flowers. Plant was traditionally used for a variety of medicinal purposes.
Native Range: Native to India.