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Desert Cassia (Cassia eremophila) | Easyscape Plant Profile

Desert Cassia

(Cassia eremophila)

Desert Cassia (Cassia eremophila)

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Climate Requirements for Melrose Park, Illinois

This Plant Your Site Plant Suitability for Your Location
• Precipitation 10" - 25" 37" Aquatic Aquatic
• High Temp. 86°F - 98°F 85°F Your summer temperatures are normal for this plant. Excellent
• Low Temp. 39°F - 44°F 15°F Your winter temperatures may be too cold for this plant Too cold
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Summary

Cassia eremophila, commonly known as Desert Cassia, Green-leaf Cassia, or Silver Cassia, is an evergreen shrub native to the arid and semi-arid regions of Australia, including the interior deserts and dry scrublands. It is well-adapted to a variety of soils, from sandy and loamy to clay. This shrub typically grows at a moderate rate to a height of 3-8 feet (0.9-2.4 meters) and a width of 3-6 feet (0.9-1.8 meters), featuring a rounded form with silvery-green foliage. The yellow flowers are showy, blooming profusely in the spring and fall, and are attractive to pollinators such as bees.

Desert Cassia is valued for its drought tolerance and ability to thrive in harsh conditions, making it an excellent choice for xeriscaping and low-water gardens. Its bright yellow flowers add a splash of color to the landscape, and it can be used as a specimen plant, in mixed shrub borders, or as informal hedging. It requires minimal maintenance once established, needing only occasional pruning to maintain shape. Desert Cassia should be planted in full sun to part shade and is tolerant of a range of soil types, provided they have good drainage. It is generally pest and disease-free but can be susceptible to root rot if overwatered.CC BY-SA 4.0

Plant Description

  • Plant Type: Shrub
  • Height: 3-8 feet
  • Width: 3-6 feet
  • Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Flower Color: Yellow
  • Flowering Season: Spring, Fall
  • Leaf Retention: Evergreen

Growth Requirements

  • Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
  • Water: Low
  • Drainage: Medium, Fast

Common Uses

Bee Garden, Bird Garden, Border Plant, Drought Tolerant, Low Maintenance, Showy Flowers

Natural Habitat

Arid and semi-arid regions of Australia, including interior deserts and dry scrublands

Other Names

Common Names: Green-leaf Cassia, Silver Cassia

Scientific Names: Cassia eremophila, Cassia canaliculata, Cassia eremophila, Cassia eremophila var. eremophila, Cassia eremophila var. platypoda, Cassia heteroloba, Cassia heteroloba, Cassia nemophila var. platypoda, Cassia platypoda

GBIF Accepted Name: Cassia eremophila