Candle Bush – Senna alata Seeds | 480 Seeds | Yellow Flowering Shrub | Fast Growing | Butterfly Friendly

Create a bold tropical landscape with Candle Bush (Senna alata, also known as Cassia alata). This fast-growing shrub is prized for its tall, upright yellow flower spikes that resemble glowing candles. Blooming from fall through winter, it delivers vibrant seasonal color and dramatic structure to gardens and landscapes.

Native to tropical regions, Candle Bush thrives in warm climates and can be grown as an annual in cooler zones. Its large, lush foliage creates a dense tropical look, while the bright golden blooms attract butterflies and beneficial pollinators.

This 480-seed pack is ideal for large shrub borders, restoration projects, nursery production, butterfly gardens, and mass landscape plantings.

You will receive:
✔️ 480 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.