Alata Cassia Seeds - Flower Plant

Cassia Alata, commonly known as Candle Bush, is a fast-growing tropical flowering shrub valued for its striking upright yellow flower spikes and traditional herbal uses. The plant produces large pinnate leaves and dense candle-like blooms that brighten gardens throughout the warm season. It thrives in hot, humid climates with full sun and well-drained soil. Suitable for ornamental landscapes, herbal gardens, and tropical hedges.

Features

• Bright yellow candle-shaped flower spikes
• Fast-growing tropical shrub
• Large decorative pinnate foliage
• Traditional herbal garden plant
• Attracts bees and pollinators
• Suitable for hedges and borders
• Highly ornamental flowering shrub

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Senna alata (syn. Cassia alata)
• Common Name (US): Candle Bush / Ringworm Bush
• Seed Type / Variety: Tropical Flowering Medicinal Shrub Variety
• Growth Habit: Fast-growing perennial shrub
• USDA Zones: 9-11
• Planting Season: Spring to Early Summer
• Growing Season: Year-round in tropical climates
• Sowing Season: March-July
• Germination Time and Conditions: 7-21 days in warm, moist soil
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained loamy soil
• Watering Needs: Moderate watering
• Mature Plant Size: 6-15 feet tall
• Plant Spacing: 4-8 feet apart