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Genista hispanica

Also Known As

  • Spanish Broom

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 18"
  • W: 6'

planting zones

  • 5a-9b

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Genista hispanica plant details

Genista hispanica is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with. In spring yellow flowers emerge. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, lean, rocky and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Genista hispanica

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: fabaceae
Mature size: 6 FT wide, 18 IN tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in spring
Uses: xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Genista hispanica

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Soil needs: average, lean, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Here's one of those old fashioned plants that really deserves a second chance. I see it in old gardens, but I can't say I've ever seen it in a nursery, apparently having been replaced by more trendy choices. However there's no reason it shouldn't be popular again as it is both useful as an extremely drought tolerant groundcover, and showy. Its stems of small prickly leaves spread out to about 6' or more while usually remaining about 18” tall or less. In the Northwest, it's perfectly adapted, thriving in sun or part shade on no irrigation and rewarding constant neglect with showy yellow flowers every spring. It can also grow in many other regions, and is hardy down to at least -20 °F.

Gardening facts about Genista hispanica plant

How to Grow Genista hispanica

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Soil Needs

    • adaptable
    • average
    • lean
    • well-drained
    • rocky
  • Water Needs

    • drought tolerant

Features

  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Flower Color

    • yellow
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
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