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Cytisus 'Moonlight'

Also Known As

  • Cytisus praecox 'Moonlight'
  • Cytisus scoparius 'Moonlight'
  • Moonlight Scotch Broom

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 5'-6'
  • W: 5'-6'

planting zones

  • 6a-8a

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Cytisus 'Moonlight' plant details

Cytisus 'Moonlight' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring yellow flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Cytisus 'Moonlight'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: fabaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 5 FT - 6 FT - wide, 5 FT - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in spring
Uses: fragrant, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cytisus 'Moonlight'

USDA Zones: 6a - 8a
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Glowing "moonlight"-yellow flowers smother this low, wide, mounding shrub in spring; a softer, more amenable color than the species. SUN/MedDG

Gardening facts about Cytisus 'Moonlight' plant

How to Grow Cytisus 'Moonlight'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • yellow
  • Wildlife

    • bees
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • semi-evergreen
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