scorpion senna
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H. emerus is a bushy, rounded, deciduous shrub to 2m bearing bright green, pinnate foliage with small leaflets. Pale yellow flowers appear in small clusters from late spring to autumn, followed by thin, green seed pods up to 10cm long
Scientific classification
- Species
- scorpion senna (Hippocrepis emerus)
- Genus
- Hippocrepis
- Family
- Fabaceae
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- Toxicity
- Shrubs
- Plant type
- 1.5-2.5 metres
- Height
- 1.5-2.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of scorpion senna
Distribution map
C and Southeastern Europe
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of scorpion senna
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scorpion senna care guide
- Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks spring through summer growth
Pruning
PruningLittle pruning is needed. Remove diseased, damaged, crowded or crossing shoots and unwanted growth. Timing depends on the plant: generally late winter or early spring; plants prone to bleeding and deciduous magnolias need different timing, and deciduous azaleas and lilacs are pruned after flowering.
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed or semi-hardwood cuttings
Growing
GrowingGrow in light, moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun, sheltered from cold winds
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease free
Pests
Generally pest-free
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