Cassia Bicapsularis (Butterfly Bush) – Perennial

Approx 10 seeds in the pack

Cassia, Winter Cassia, Butterfly Bush

The Winter Cassia (Cassia bicapsularis or Senna bicapsularis) is a winter bloomer hardy perennial plant that puts on a wonderful floral display from October to April and even May.

The flowers are also very attractive to bees and butterflies and a favorite food plant and acts as a host plant for the larvae of sulphur and white butterflies.

The plant, a member of the Royal Poinciana family, can be found in almost all the tropical areas of the world.

The tree can be kept as a potted specimen with judicious pruning. Makes an excellent small specimen for limited-space areas such as street sides or parking lots.

Sowing Season: April, May and August September.

Soak seeds overnight in water before sowing for speedy germination.

The plant grows happily in any type of soil.