Grow Cassia alata (Candle Bush) from seed! This tropical ornamental plant produces tall, candle-like yellow flower spikes and lush green foliage. Perfect for butterfly gardens, landscape borders, and warm-climate accents.
Tall Yellow Flower Spikes – Eye-catching blooms in late summer
Tropical Ornamental Shrub – Fast-growing with lush foliage
Pollinator Friendly – Attracts bees and butterflies
Great for Warm Climates – Thrives in USDA zones 9–11
Seeds for Planting – Soak before sowing for better germination
Common Name: Candle Bush / Candle Tree
Scientific Name: Cassia alata
Color: Bright yellow flower spikes; green foliage
Soil Type: Well-drained, sandy or loamy
Sunlight: Full sun
Watering: Moderate; drought-tolerant once established
Growth Habit: Upright shrub or small tree
Planting Season: Spring or early summer (after last frost)
Days to Maturity: Fast-growing; blooms in 1–2 seasons
Plant Type: Shrub / Tree
USDA Zone: 9–11
Type: Seeds
cassia alata seeds, candle bush plant, tropical ornamental with upright yellow flower spikes fast-growing pollinator-friendly shrub Ships from: USA Vendor: Folia Flora
