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Genus: Senna Species: marilandica Common Name: Eastern Figwort Family: Fabaceae Order: Fabales Native: Eastern United States Habit: Herbaceous Perennial Height: 3 to 6 feet Width: 2 to 4 feet Flowering Season: Summer Flower Color: Yellow Propagation: Seed or division Zone: 4-9 Note: This plant is suitable for perennial backgrounds, or cottage and wild flower gardens. Prefers sunny, moderately dry, well-drained, sandy-loam soil.