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Cytisus purgans

Also Known As

  • Spanish Gold® Broom

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 4'
  • W: 6'

planting zones

  • 4a-9b

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Cytisus purgans plant details

Cytisus purgans is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in acidic, average, clay, gritty, rocky and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Cytisus purgans

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: fabaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 6 FT wide, 4 FT tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in spring
Uses: fragrant, winter interest, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cytisus purgans

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: acidic, average, clay, gritty, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A dense mound of ascending bright green stems spangled for much of the spring with golden, pea blossoms. This subalpine shrub from the mountains of Spain has shown much greater hardiness than other large brooms and tolerates a wide range of soil and moisture conditions. Its rounded form and vivid blooms are outstanding. Shrub. Xeriscape. Easy in loam, clay loam or gravelly soils. USDA zones 4a-9 (up to 8,000').

Gardening facts about Cytisus purgans plant

How to Grow Cytisus purgans

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • clay
    • acidic
    • average
    • well-drained
    • rocky
    • gritty

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • yellow
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
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