Genista spachiana
Sweet Broom, Florists' Broom
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'
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:
In shrub areas, convert from spray sprinklers to bubbler or drip systems that apply water directly to roots.
Occasionally check the soil's moisture level around shrubs before and after watering to determine if watering times are appropriate.