Candle Bush Seeds - Herbal Plant

Candle bush, botanically known as Senna alata, is a tropical shrub valued for its upright growth and distinctive yellow flower spikes that resemble candles. It develops large, pinnate leaves and thrives in warm climates with full sunlight. This plant performs well in well-drained soils and adapts to garden beds, borders, and landscape planting. Candle bush establishes from seeds under warm conditions and benefits from soaking or light scarification to improve germination. It grows rapidly during the warm season and forms a dense, branching structure.

Features

• Upright shrub with fast-growing, branching habit
• Produces tall, candle-like yellow flower spikes
• Adapted to tropical and subtropical climates
• Suitable for borders, hedges, and landscape planting
• Establishes from seeds in warm conditions

Specifications

• Scientific name: Senna alata
• Common name (US): Candle Bush
• Seed type / variety: Standard variety
• Growth habit: Upright, bushy perennial shrub
• USDA zones: 9-11
• Planting season: Spring to early summer
• Growing season: Summer to fall
• Sowing Season:
  • Spring: March to May
  • Early Summer: June
• Germination time and conditions: 2-4 weeks at 20-30°C; soaking or scarification improves germination
• Sunlight requirements: Full sun
• Soil requirements: Well-drained sandy or loamy soil
• Watering needs: Moderate, consistent moisture during establishment
• Mature plant size: 2-4 meters height, 1.5-3 meters spread
• Plant spacing: 1.5-2.5 meters between plants