Live Cassia Butterfly Host Plant – 4" Starter Plant – Ships Without Pot

Add beauty and ecological value to your garden with the Cassia Butterfly Host Plant, an attractive flowering shrub grown for its lush foliage, cheerful yellow blooms, and importance as a host plant for several butterfly species. Its fast-growing habit makes it an excellent addition to butterfly gardens, pollinator landscapes, mixed borders, and large patio containers.

This listing includes one live Cassia starter plant that is grown in a 4-inch nursery pot and shipped without the pot to reduce shipping costs. The young plant is ready to be transplanted into your garden or a larger container after arrival.

Plant Size at Shipping:

• Quantity: 1 live starter plant
• Starter-size young plant
• Grown in a 4-inch nursery pot
• Ships without pot

Plant Information:

• Common Name: Cassia Butterfly Host Plant
• Botanical Name: Senna spp. (Cassia)
• Plant Type: Flowering shrub or small tree
• Growth Habit: Fast-growing, upright
• Flower Color: Yellow
• Bloom Season: Warm season
• Mature Size: Typically 3–10 feet depending on variety and pruning

Plant Condition Disclosure:

Live plants may be shipped dormant, recently pruned, partially defoliated, or with reduced foliage depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.

Natural variation in plant size, branching, foliage density, and flowering stage should be expected.

Important Note:

You will receive a live starter plant (young plant). Listing photos show mature plants for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.

🔹 BULLET POINTS:

• Includes 1 live Cassia Butterfly Host Plant
• Starter-size young plant
• Grown in a 4-inch nursery pot
• Ships without pot
• Fast-growing ornamental shrub or small tree
• Bright yellow flowers during the warm season
• Excellent choice for butterfly and pollinator gardens
• Suitable for containers and landscape planting
• Perennial in warm climates

🧾 MATERIALS:

• 1 Live Cassia Butterfly Host Plant (Senna spp.)

📋 ATTRIBUTES:

Common Name: Cassia Butterfly Host Plant
Scientific Name: Senna spp. (Cassia)
Plant Type: Flowering Shrub / Small Tree
Life Cycle: Perennial (warm climates)
Flower/Fruit Color: Yellow Flowers
Sunlight: Full Sun to Partial Sun
Soil: Well-drained soil
Water: Moderate; water regularly during establishment
USDA Zone: Generally 9–11 (may be grown as an annual or protected in cooler climates)

❓ FAQ:

1. What is included with this listing?
You will receive one live Cassia Butterfly Host Plant grown in a 4-inch nursery pot and shipped without the pot.

2. Is the pot included?
No. The plant is grown in a 4-inch pot but is shipped without the pot.

3. Why is it called a butterfly host plant?
Cassia species are valued because they serve as host plants for several butterfly species, making them a popular choice for butterfly-friendly landscapes.

4. Where does this plant grow best?
It performs best in full sun to partial sun with well-drained soil.

5. Can it be grown in containers?
Yes. Young plants adapt well to large containers as well as landscape beds.