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Cytisus purgans
Scotch Broom
Cytisus purgans
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- Unique texture
- Drought tolerant
- Deer resistant
- Description
Cytisus purgans is a drought tolerant plant has bright yellow flowers in May and June. Nearly leafless evergreen stems add interesting year-round texture.
- USDA Zone
- 5 - 8 (-20°F/-28°C)
- Exposure
- Full sun
- Height
- 4 - 6'
- Width
- 4 - 6'
- Finish Time
- 1 season
- Type
- Evergreen
- Bloom Time
- Spring
- Flower Color
- Yellow
- Foliage Color
- Green
General Care
Soil
Thrives in rocky, dry soils - good drainage is a must.Pruning
Prune to shape after flowering if desired. Remove oldest stems periodically to encourage new growth, which flowers most prolifically.Uses
Specimen; container gardens; mixed borders.Growing Tips
Cytisus is highly deer resistant and thrives best in dry, sunny conditions. We do not recommend it for the Northwest.Features: Attracts pollinators, Drought tolerant, Fragrant, Deer resistant, Salt tolerant, Heat tolerant
Filters: Botanical genus: Cytisus, Common name: Scotch Broom, Retail program: Local Roots®, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, Exposure: Full sun, Bloom time: Spring, Yellow flowers, Green foliage
Features: Attracts pollinators, Drought tolerant, Fragrant, Deer resistant, Salt tolerant, Heat tolerant
Filters: Botanical genus: Cytisus, Common name: Scotch Broom, Retail program: Local Roots®, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, Exposure: Full sun, Bloom time: Spring, Yellow flowers, Green foliage