Green Feathery Cassia (Senna artemisioides), also known as Feathery Senna or Silver Cassia, is a tough, drought-tolerant shrub prized for its soft, fine-textured foliage and bright yellow flowers. Native to arid regions of Australia, this plant features delicate, silvery-green, needle-like leaves that give it a feathery appearance—hence the name. In late winter to early spring, the shrub becomes covered in clusters of cheerful yellow blooms that attract pollinators like bees and butterflies. Its airy, mounded form and evergreen foliage make it a great choice for adding softness and contrast to dry, rocky landscapes.

Green Feathery Cassia thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, tolerating heat, drought, and even poor soil conditions with ease. It typically grows 3 to 5 feet tall and wide, making it ideal for use as a low hedge, foundation plant, or accent in water-wise gardens. This low-maintenance shrub needs little pruning and resists pests, diseases, and deer. It’s especially valued in xeriscapes and desert gardens, where its fine texture and early blooms provide beauty and ecological benefit during the cooler months when few other plants are flowering.

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