Candle Bush – Senna alata Seeds | 960 Seeds | Yellow Flowering Shrub | Fast Growing | Butterfly Friendly

Plant on a larger scale with Candle Bush (Senna alata, also known as Cassia alata). This fast-growing tropical shrub is admired for its striking upright yellow flower spikes that resemble glowing candles. Blooming from fall through winter, it provides brilliant seasonal color and dramatic height in landscapes and large garden spaces.

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

This 960-seed pack is ideal for large landscape installations, restoration projects, nursery production, mass shrub borders, and butterfly gardens.

You will receive:
✔️ 960 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.