Maryland Senna is a member of the pea family found in moist forested areas and disturbed sites and is drought tolerant once established. This shrub-like plant has attractive feathery, compound leaves and yellow flowers that bloom in mid-summer and develop into dark brown seed pods. It is an important host plant for many species of Sulfur butterflies and the seeds are a favorite of wild turkeys in addition to dove and quail. 
Surface sow outdoors in winter.  If propagating in the spring or indoors, the seeds require scarification prior to stratification.