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Genista pilosa

Carpet Broom

Plant photo of: Genista pilosa
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Information by:         Photographer: Linda Engstrom

 

Description

This broom is less invasive than its cousins. It is a prostrate shrub/groundcover growing not much beyond a foot in height. It has magnificient yellow blooms in spring.

 

Plant Type

Shrub, Ground cover

Height Range

Under 1'

Width Range

Flower Color

Yellow

Flower Season

Spring, Summer

Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

Water

Very Low, Low

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Poor, Well-drained

Soil pH

Acid, Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage, Meadow

Accenting Features

n/a

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer

Location Uses

Foundation

Special Uses

Filler, Mass Planting

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.