Spartium junceum |
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Spanish Broom |
Description
This evergreen shrub will grow 6-10' high and produces clusters of fragrant, yellow flowers that bloom from March to August. It will do best with little watering and in full sun. Long bloom period from early summer to first frost.
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Anatomy
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Sun/Water
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Design
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
3-6', 6-12'
Flower Color
Yellow
Flower Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Leaf Color
Dark 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
Average, Poor
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
Attracts Bees
Design Styles
Mediterranean, Ranch, Seascape, Spanish
Accenting Features
Fall Color, Fragrance, Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Foundation, With Rocks
Special Uses
Erosion Control, Naturalizing
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Water-wise plants can be beautiful as well as practical.
Ask at your local nursery for the types of plants that have minimal watering needs.