Colutea arborescens Bladder Senna at White River Source

Colutea
(Bladder Senna)

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Belonging to the Pea Family, Leguminosae, Colutea arborescens is a hardy deciduous shrub with pinnate leaves, pea shaped yellow blooms and large 3 inch seed pods resembling bladders (thus the name Bladder Senna) that are quite ornamental when dried. Native to southern Europe, it is often used in erosion control as it has an extensive root system, and as a landscaping shrub. Mature specimens reach 10-12ft in height and have loose growth habits.

The plant is very adaptable and not particular about soil types as long as it is not water logged. Fast growing, they will soon form a hedge when planted close together and are suitable for dry sunny banks. Colutea flowers in summer and the blooms are produced on new growth, thus pruning shoul dbe done in late fall or early winter months.

Propagation is easily accomplished by sowing seeds or by taking green wood cuttings, rooted in summer. The seeds are extremely hard and should be scarified before planting. See intructions for seed scarification

Medicinally, Colutea arborescens leaves have been used as a laxative. Seeds are poisonous. Hardy to -10F (-23.3C); height: 12ft.

#A1788
Colutea arborescens

Bladder Senna

#A1788 Packet $10.50, approximately 100 seeds

#A1788 Colutea arborescens		Bladder Senna #A1788 Packet $10.50, approximately 100 seeds

#A1788A
Colutea arborescens Bulk seed 1oz

Bladder Senna

#A1788A Packet $24.50, approximately 2125 seeds

#A1788A Colutea arborescens Bulk seed 1oz		Bladder Senna #A1788A Packet $24.50, approximately 2125 seeds

#A1788B
Colutea arborescens Bulk Seed 4oz

Bladder Senna

#A1788B Packet $49.50, approximately 8500 seeds

#A1788B Colutea arborescens Bulk Seed 4oz		Bladder Senna #A1788B Packet $49.50, approximately 8500 seeds

#A1788C
Colutea arborescens Bulk Seed 1lb

Bladder Senna

#A1788C Packet $58.50, approximately 34000 seeds

#A1788C Colutea arborescens Bulk Seed 1lb		Bladder Senna #A1788C Packet $58.50, approximately 34000 seeds

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