The Privet Senna is a native wildflower that has bright yellow flowers. It is an evergreen shrub that grows 4-8 feet tall. Leaves are pinnately compound with dark green leaflets. Grows in the wild in Central and South Florida, the West indies and Central America. It is a host plant for several butterfly species. Hardy in zones 9-12.
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Growing Instructions for the Privet Senna
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- Soak the seed in water for several hours. 2. Prepare a mixture of half potting soil and half sand, perlite or vermiculite. Water the mixture so that it is moist but not wet. 3. Put the seeds on the soil. 4. Cover the seeds with a thin layer of soil. 5. Water the seeds. 6. Place the pots in an area with warm temperatures in full sun or part shade. 7. When the seedlings are a few inches tall, they can be transplanted.