candlestick plant, emperor's (Senna alata (syn. Cassia alata))—100 seeds (.00)

Description

—candlestick plant, emperor's candlesticks, candle bush, candelabra bush, Christmas candles, empress candle plant, ringworm shrub, or candletree
(
Senna alata
(syn.
Cassia alata
)
)
—Neotropics (Mexican to West Indies)
native shrub/small tree
—
Size
: 5-8’ tall by 4-5’ wide
—
Site
: full sun
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USDA Hardiness Zones
: 9-11 though usually grown as an annual outside its hardiness
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To Propagate
: Seed requires no pretreatment.
This shrub goes by many names descriptive of its gorgeous flowers which resemble the bright yellow flame of a candle.
Grown as in annual in areas where the ground freezes, candlestick plant (emperor's candlesticks) provides a dramatic backdrop for the border when not in flower while its unique bright yellow flowers add a splash of color against its dark green leaves. Can also be container-grown and for that reason brought indoors to a sun room or greenhouse during winter in colder regions.
In its native habitat it forms a large shrub or tree 12-30’ tall. Grown as an annual it reach 6-8’ tall in one season—blooms late summer to early fall in the first year.
Its leaves have fungicidal properties and is used as a topical for treating ringworm other dermal infections.
Note
: If you order more than one lot of one species of seeds, for example you place two orders of 100 seeds, or whatever variation is offered, we assume you want 200 seeds and your order will be sent in one seed packet.