Cassia nemophila
(Cassia eremophila)
Common: Desert cassia
Family: Fabaceae (Leguminosae)
Origin: Native to Australia
Sunset Zones: 12-24
Light: Full sun
Soil: Tolerant, but needs good drainage
Water: Give deep infrequent waterings
Fast growing plant used in mass plantings, or as a screen or foundation plant.
Rounded, dense, with fine green needlike foliage.
Spring blossoming, showy yellow flowers; lightly fragrant, followed by seed pods.
Prune after flowering to remove pods and encourage bushiness.
Susceptible to caterpillars.