Golden Cassia
Chamaecrista fasciculata
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
full sun
Water
low
Size
12"–36" H × 12"–24" W
Bloom
Jul, Aug, Sep
Native to
AL, AR, CT, DE and 33 more states
Pollinators
bees, butterflies
Browse plants for this ecoregion
Golden cassia is a cheerful annual wildflower that produces bright yellow cup-shaped blooms from summer through early fall. This compact native plant has delicate, feathery foliage and requires minimal water once established, making it excellent for sunny, dry areas.
In an HOA neighborhood
Golden Cassia takes more care to keep looking intentional in a front yard. Maintenance level: low. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.
Works well in: backyard only.
- Annual nature requires replanting yearly
- Can appear weedy or unkempt to traditional landscaping preferences
- May self-seed in unwanted areas
Wildlife value
Host plant for sleepy orange butterfly, cloudless sulphur butterfly.
The flowers attract native bees and butterflies throughout the growing season. As a member of the legume family, it also helps improve soil by fixing nitrogen.
Native range data from the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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