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Bladder Senna

Colutea arborescens, Fabaceae

Zones
5–8
Layer
Shrub
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Fast

Guild Roles

Nitrogen FixerWindbreakPollinator Attractor

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Low (established)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

6 – 8.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Rigid BambooBambusa rigida
Nitrogen FixationPollinator Sharing
Chamisso SedgeCarex pachystachya
Nitrogen Fixation
Anchor PlantColletia paradoxa
Nitrogen FixationPest Deterrent
Chaix's BluegrassPoa chaixii
Nitrogen FixationShade Provision

Uses

Functions

Nitrogen FixationWindbreakPioneer SpeciesErosion ControlCoppice Wood

Medicinal Uses

Laxative PodsSkin Conditions

Common Questions

What zones does Bladder Senna grow in?

Bladder Senna grows in USDA hardiness zones 5 through 8.

Is Bladder Senna a nitrogen fixer?

Yes, Bladder Senna is a nitrogen fixer and can help provide nitrogen to neighboring plants in a guild or polyculture.

What are good companion plants for Bladder Senna?

Good companions for Bladder Senna include Rigid Bamboo, Chamisso Sedge, Anchor Plant, Chaix's Bluegrass.

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