Cytisus purgans

Broom

Family: Fabaceae Pea


Type Shrub
USDA Hardiness range 5B - 9B
Exposure Full sun
Bloom color Yellow
Bloom time Spring and Summer
Water needs Dry to moist
Landscape uses Border, container, ground cover, massing
Height 12" to 36" / 30cm to 90cm
Spread 6' to 8' / 1.80m to 2.40m
Growth rate Fast
Persistence Evergreen, broadleaf
Bloom attributes Fragrant flowers
Leaf color Blue, green
Fruit color n/a
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral, slightly alkaline
Soil type Sandy, loamy
Form Upright or erect
Attributes and features Naturalizing