Senna hebecarpa

Wild senna is a North American native that can be found growing in moist, open woodlands and disturbed areas from Main south to Georgia and northwest to Tennessee and Wisconsin. The yellow, pea-like flowers attract bees and butterflies, and the winter seedpods are a favorite with wild turkeys.

Zones: 4 to 8
Family: Fabaceae
Type: Perennial
Height: 36 to 72 in.
Spread: 24 to 36 in.
Exposure: Full Sun to Part Shade
Soil Conditions: Average to moist
Bloom Time: July to August
Bloom Color: Yellow
Native Range: eastern U.S. from Ontario, Canada south to Georgia