Seeds - Hairy Fruit Cracker
Cassia hebecarpa ( Senna hebecarpa ) is a perennial shrub native to Quebec, reaching up to 1.5 meters in height. It is distinguished by its bright green foliage composed of pinnate leaves, bringing interesting texture to landscaping. In summer, it produces clusters of bright yellow flowers that contrast nicely with the lush foliage. These flowers attract a wide variety of pollinators.
2. Sowing
- Difficulty level : Medium
- Type of sowing : Indoors or direct sowing in autumn
- Sowing technique : The seeds require scarification followed by 15 days of cold stratification. To scarify, gently rub the seeds between two sheets of fine sandpaper to slightly damage the seed coat. Then, mix the seeds with a moist substrate (vermiculite, perlite, or sand) and place them in a plastic bag in the refrigerator for 15 days. Then sow to a depth of 5 mm.
- Sowing depth : 5 mm
- Germination days : 7 to 20 days
- Germination temperature : Not specified
3. Culture
- Ease of cultivation : Average
- Growing season : Spring to fall
- Transplanting : After all risk of frost
- Plant spacing : 60 cm
- Hardiness Zone : 4
- Light : Full sun to partial shade
- Soil type : Loamy to clayey, well drained
- Soil pH : Not specified
- Soil moisture : Average
- Soil fertility : Not very demanding
- Time to flowering : Not specified
- Watering : Regular, especially during dry periods
- Other Features : Deer resistant, attracts pollinators, ideal for naturalistic gardens
4. Use
Perfect for naturalistic gardens in Quebec, the hairy cassia adds an ornamental touch with its bright yellow flowers and attractive foliage. It also contributes to biodiversity by attracting various pollinators.
5. Companionship
- Friendly plants : Asters, rudbeckias, echinaceas
- Enemy plants : None known
This native species is well adapted to Quebec's climates and is an excellent choice for gardeners wishing to enrich their space with an ornamental plant beneficial to the local ecosystem.
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