Golden Cassia
Cassia fasciculata
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
full sun
Water
low
Size
24"–48" H × 12"–24" W
Bloom
Jul, Aug, Sep
Native to
IN
Pollinators
bees, butterflies
Browse plants for this ecoregion
Golden cassia produces clusters of bright yellow, five-petaled flowers from July through September. This upright plant grows 2-4 feet tall with delicate, compound leaves and thrives in sunny locations with minimal water once established. It naturally reseeds and can form small colonies over time.
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.
- Can appear weedy or unkempt to traditional landscaping standards
- Self-seeds readily which may concern neat-focused HOAs
- Dies back completely in winter leaving bare ground
Wildlife value
Host plant for cloudless sulphur, silver-spotted skipper.
The bright yellow flowers are particularly attractive to native bees and butterflies during the late summer blooming period. This plant serves as a host for several butterfly species and provides important nectar when many other flowers are fading.
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.
Does Golden Cassia fit your yard? Open it in Pollinator Patch to check it against your sun, soil, and HOA-conscious filters.