Senna marilandica Maryland Senna

This tall, native perennial dies back to the ground each after putting on a display of its dry seed pods. This plant features extra floral nectaries so ants may be seen accessing them.

Senna needs full sun, has good tolerance to heat and humidity, and grows in medium to dry soils.

Height: 3 to 6'

Width: 2 to 3'

Bloom time: Summer