Desert senna
Desert senna
Senna covesii
Plant type:
Subshrub
Lifecycle:
Perennial
Growing season:
Warm
Seedling rate:
8-14 lbs/ac
Soil
Acceptable soil conditions:
Loam,
Sand,
Gravel
Soil Conditions:
Alkaline
Location
Min elevation:
0
Max elevation:
4500
Counties:
Cochise County,
Coconino County,
Gila County,
Graham County,
Greenlee County,
La Paz County,
Maricopa County,
Mohave County,
Pima County,
Pinal County,
Santa Cruz County,
Yavapai County,
Yuma County
Reproduction & Growth
Growth rate:
Moderate
Germination overall:
High
Germination rate:
Fast
Establishment:
High
Lifespan:
NA
Survival:
High
Ecological
Best suited for these site conditions:
Fire
Best suited for these management goals:
Pollinator habitat
Wildlife habitat
Additional Information
Warning:
Commercial availability:
Commonly available
Citations:
Abella et al. 2009