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Senna surattensis
a.k.a. Glaucous Cassia, Scrambled Egg Bush

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.

Hardiness: Hardy to 34-35F.

Growing Environment: Will take drought, can stand short frosts. Blooms pretty much the whole year, yellow flowers are followed by brown pod fruit. Flowers attract butterflies.

Propagation: By seeds.

Uses: Grown as an ornamental for its pretty yellow flowers which cover the tree for much of the year.

Native Range: Native to Asia.