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Candle Bush – Senna alata Seeds | 120 Seeds | Yellow Flowering Shrub | Fast Growing | Butterfly Friendly

Candle Bush – Senna alata Seeds | 120 Seeds | Yellow Flowering Shrub | Fast Growing | Butterfly Friendly

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Create a bold tropical display with Candle Bush (Senna alata, also known as Cassia alata). This fast-growing shrub is known for its dramatic, upright yellow flower spikes that resemble glowing candles. Blooming from fall through winter, it adds vibrant seasonal color when many other plants are fading.

Native to tropical regions, Candle Bush thrives in warm climates and can be grown as an annual in cooler zones. Its large, lush green leaves provide a striking backdrop to the tall golden blooms, while also attracting butterflies and pollinators to your garden.

This 120-seed pack is ideal for creating shrub borders, butterfly gardens, large landscape plantings, or starting multiple plants for ornamental use.

You will receive:
✔️ 120 Candle Bush seeds
✔️ Fresh seeds, not pretreated
✔️ Clearly labeled seed packet
✔️ Basic germination instructions

🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Candle Bush, Christmas Senna, Ringworm Shrub
Botanical Name: Senna alata (Cassia alata)
Plant Type: Evergreen shrub or small tree
Growth Stage: Seed
Sun Requirements: Full sun
Soil: Well-draining soil
Watering: Medium; drought tolerant once established
Mature Height: 20–30 feet (smaller in cooler climates or containers)
Spread: 10–15 feet
Growth Rate: Fast
USDA Zones: 9–11 (can be grown as an annual in zones 7–8)
Container Friendly: Yes
Bloom Time: Fall through winter
Bloom Color: Bright yellow

💡 Care Tip:
Pour hot (not boiling) water over seeds and soak for 24 hours before planting to improve germination. Sow 1/4 inch deep and keep soil warm (70–75°F) and lightly moist, not soggy.

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