Senna marilandica

Maryland Senna

Robust long-lived legume with sturdy growth; provides food and cover for wildlife.

General Product Information

• Species Type:

  Native

• Product Categories:

  Herbaceous Flowering Species, Pollinator Favorites, Uplands & Meadows, Wet Meadows & Wetlands

• Characteristics:

  Single-stemmed.

• Habitat:

  Dry roadsides, rocky woodlands, streambanks.

• Life Cycle:

  Perennial

• Bloom Period:

  July to August

• Flower Color:

  Yellow

• Typical Height:

  5.9 ft

• Minimum Root Depth:

  12 in

• pH:

  4.0 – 7.0

• Pollinator Value:

  Medium

Indicator Regions

• Northcentral & Northeast:

  FACW

• Midwest

  FACW

• Eastern Mountains and Piedmont:

  FAC

• Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain

  FAC

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Tolerances

• Shade:

  Moderate

• Drought:

  Moderate

• Salt:

  No

Seed Information

• Approximate seeds per lb:

  20,500

• Seeding rate per acre in a mix:

  Up to 0.3 lb

• Truax Seedbox:

  Fine

Included in mixes

• Lake Erie Bluff Mix
• MD Mountain Riparian Mix
• Showy Northeast Native Wildflower & Grass Mix
• Showy Northeast Native Wildflower Mix
• Multi-functional Native Pasture Mix