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Quick Facts

Type: Perennial Shrub
Native Range: Eastern North America
Native Status in NY: Native
Sun: Full Sun to Part Shade
Soil: Dry to Medium
Height: 3–5 ft
Bloom Time: July–September
Flower Color: Yellow
Spacing: 24–36 inches
Deer Resistance: Moderate
Pollinator Value: High

Description

Wild Senna is a native perennial shrub valued for its upright growth and showy clusters of bright yellow flowers in late summer. The flowers provide a rich nectar source for bees, butterflies, and other pollinators. The plant grows best in sunny locations with average to moderately dry soils and can be used effectively in naturalized plantings, rain gardens, and pollinator-focused landscapes. Its seeds are also a food source for birds, adding ecological value to gardens.

Ecological Benefits 🐝

Wildlife Value

Attracts native bees

Attracts butterflies

Provides nectar and pollen

Supports beneficial insects

Seeds provide food for birds

Known Associations

Bumblebees

Sweat bees

Leafcutter bees

Butterflies

Skipper butterflies

Songbirds

Garden Uses

Pollinator gardens

Native plant gardens

Rain gardens

Meadow plantings

Naturalized areas

Shrub borders

Why We Grow It

We grow Wild Senna because it is an attractive native shrub that provides excellent late-summer nectar for pollinators and seeds for wildlife. Its upright form and bright yellow flowers make it a standout in native gardens and naturalized landscapes.