How to Care For Feathery Cassia
Feathery cassia grows best in full sun and fast-draining soil. Plant it in spring or fall, then water it well right away. Drought-tolerant once established, feathery cassia thrives when watered weekly during the summer, every two weeks in spring and fall, and monthly during winter. This shrub commonly turns yellow if overwatered. When in doubt, withhold water and allow the plant to be watered exclusively by rainfall. Because this shrub bears thorns, it’s not a good choice for landscapes that entertain active children. It also creates a lot of landscape litter when its papery seedpods fall, so plant it where they will not be a nuisance. Or plan on shearing the shrub when flowering is done to remove them. Avoid pruning in late summer, as flower buds begin forming in August.
