Description
Wild Senna (Senna hebecarpa), also known as American senna, brings bold color and texture to prairie plantings in mid to late summer. Its upright stems carry large, compound leaves that give the plant a lush, almost tropical look.
In summer, clusters of bright yellow flowers appear near the top of the stems and quickly attract bees and other pollinators. The plant also serves as a host plant for several sulfur butterflies, including the cloudless sulfur and sleepy orange.
Wild Senna grows best in full sun and prefers medium to moist soils, though it adapts to a range of conditions once established. It fits well into prairie plantings, pollinator gardens, and naturalized landscapes where its bright flowers and strong structure add color and height to the summer garden.
