Anyone familiar with this plant? I have seed and am trying to decide if I should give it a try or not....just seeing what your experience with it may be. Is this invasive?
Cassia alata or Senna Alata?
I've a few cuttings, that I've tried to overwinter in a greenhouse as starter plants. As far as I know, they're tender in our zone, thus invasiveness isn't a problem. Some of my cuttings didn't do well due to low light condition. But I hope I've at least one to get some flowers next spring. They're sulpher butterflies' host plant. So it's wonderful for the garden.
I think cassia alata and senna alata are the same. In my area it is supposed to be "enthusiastic" to say the least but that wasn't my experience. A cutting from my neighbor did not make it thru the Feb 07 freeze and I noticed her grove was not as thic last summer as in previous years.
I am interested in this plant because it's a host for the sulphur butterfly, which I adore.
I haven't tried to get another cassia alata but it's on my "to get" list.
Okay, I am going to try and grow this from seed I received from someone...so we will see if I have any luck...lol I already planted some this morning....and was hoping it was not invasice, as it is just beautiful, and DROUGHT resistant!
Good lucks, Janet.
Janet, The ones I had planted last year have died from the cold. I dont think they will come back in spring, but the seed pods will probably grow when it warms up. I am going to plant them again next year but in a different place. ANTS love this plant!
Oh, Great....ANTS! LOL Hmmmmm.....I will have to think about that little tid bit of info for sure.