Senna lindheimeriana (Lindheimer's Senna)
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Also known as Velvet Leaf Senna, Velvet-leaf Wild Sensitive-plant.
Lindheimer's Senna is a graceful, bushy perennial with yellow blooms. It grows in sun or part shade, in shallow limestone soil, on hillsides or dry, rocky fields. Its leaves are gray, thick and have a velvety texture. It is effective in a garden as either a specimen, or background plant. Birds and other wildlife eat the seeds. It is bumble bee favorite.
AT A GLANCE
| Texas native | Yes |
| Water use | Low |
| Sun exposure | Sun to part shade |
| Bloom color | Yellow |
| Bloom time | Summer, fall |
| Mature height | 3-6 ft |
| Mature spread | 3-4 ft |
| Attracts | Birds, butterflies, bees |
| Host plant | Sleepy Orange butterfly, Sulphur butterflies. |
| Notes | Bumble bee friendly. Need well-draining soil. |
DISTRIBUTION MAPS
Present in state |
Present in county and native |
Native to North America, but adventive & escaped in state |
Not present in state |
Present and rare, native in county |
Previously present, now extinct |
Questionable presence (cross-hatched, regardless of color) |












Present in state
Present in county and native
Native to North America, but adventive & escaped in state
Not present in state
Present and rare, native in county
Previously present, now extinct
Questionable presence (cross-hatched, regardless of color)