Genista spachiana

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Genista spachiana

Sweet Broom, Florists' Broom

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Information by: Photographer: Susan Frommer

Description

This shrub will grow 6-8' high and 5-6' wide. Has small green foliage with yellow flowers that bloom profusely during the late spring.

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

3-6', 6-12'

Width Range

3-6'

Flower Color

Yellow

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

Water

Very Low, Low

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Poor

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Ranch, Seascape, Spanish, Tropical

Accenting Features

Fragrance, Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Spring

Location Uses

Background, Shrub Border, Parking Lot, With Rocks

Special Uses

Filler, Hedge

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Water between sunset and sunrise when temperatures and wind are the lowest.