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Scotch Broom

Cytisus Scoparius

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Overview

Cytisus scoparius, commonly known as Scotch broom, is a vibrant shrub reaching 3-6 ft in height and 4-5 ft in width. Renowned for its brilliant yellow, pea-like blooms in spring, this deciduous perennial thrives in full sun and well-drained soil. While hardy and drought-tolerant, it’s considered invasive in some regions. Prune after flowering to maintain shape and control spread. Ideal for adding color to borders and wild garden areas.

Sun FullWater Low, MediumZones 6–11Type ShrubClimate Temperate
Scotch Broom (Cytisus Scoparius) — Ideal for adding color to borders and wild garden areas; prune after flowering to maintain shape and control, image 100
Scotch Broom (Cytisus Scoparius) — shrub for full; or as a specimen plant within a larger garden composition, image 92Scotch Broom (Cytisus Scoparius) — Renowned for its brilliant yellowScotch Broom (Cytisus Scoparius) — simple leaves are somewhat inconspicuous; it provides a striking visual impact and is a low-maintenance option forScotch Broom (Cytisus Scoparius) — providing a beneficial environment for pollinatorsScotch Broom (Cytisus Scoparius) — shrub for fullScotch Broom (Cytisus Scoparius) — this deciduous perennial thrives in full sun and well-drained soil; a member of the Fabaceae family, image 120+134

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Low, Medium
USDA zones
6–11

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Shrub
Family
Fabaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Scotch Broom (Cytisus Scoparius) — Ideal for adding color to borders and wild garden areas; prune after flowering to maintain shape and control, image 100
Scotch Broom (Cytisus Scoparius) — shrub for full; or as a specimen plant within a larger garden composition, image 92
Scotch Broom (Cytisus Scoparius) — Renowned for its brilliant yellow
Scotch Broom (Cytisus Scoparius) — simple leaves are somewhat inconspicuous; it provides a striking visual impact and is a low-maintenance option for
Scotch Broom (Cytisus Scoparius) — providing a beneficial environment for pollinators
Scotch Broom (Cytisus Scoparius) — shrub for full
Scotch Broom (Cytisus Scoparius) — this deciduous perennial thrives in full sun and well-drained soil; a member of the Fabaceae family, image 120
Scotch Broom (Cytisus Scoparius) — the Scotch broom's flowers are a bright lemon hue and are particularly attractive to bees and butterflies; this, image 80
Scotch Broom (Cytisus Scoparius) — ensuring that the flowers take center stage when in bloom.<br><br>Despite its beauty; renowned for its brilliant yellow
Scotch Broom (Cytisus Scoparius) — the Scotch broom's flowers are a bright lemon hue and are particularly attractive to bees and butterflies; this, image 103
Scotch Broom (Cytisus Scoparius) — Ideal for adding color to borders and wild garden areas; prune after flowering to maintain shape and control, image 54
Scotch Broom (Cytisus Scoparius) — yellow flowers in the garden; while hardy and drought-tolerant, it‚Äôs considered invasive in some regions
Scotch Broom (Cytisus Scoparius) — this deciduous perennial thrives in full sun and well-drained soil; a member of the Fabaceae family
Scotch Broom (Cytisus Scoparius) — Prune after flowering to maintain shape and control spread; shrub for full, image 76
Scotch Broom (Cytisus Scoparius) — providing a beneficial environment for pollinators, image 35
Scotch Broom (Cytisus Scoparius) — is a vibrant shrub reaching 3-6 ft in height and 4-5 ft in width; the Scotch broom's flowers are a bright lemon, image 48
Scotch Broom (Cytisus Scoparius) — Ideal for adding color to borders and wild garden areas
Scotch Broom (Cytisus Scoparius) — simple leaves are somewhat inconspicuous; it provides a striking visual impact and is a low-maintenance option, image 105
Scotch Broom (Cytisus Scoparius) — yellow flowers in the garden; while hardy and drought-tolerant, it‚Äôs considered invasive in some regions, image 90
Scotch Broom (Cytisus Scoparius) — is a vibrant shrub reaching 3-6 ft in height and 4-5 ft in width; the Scotch broom's flowers are a bright lemon, image 94
Scotch Broom (Cytisus Scoparius) — shrub with yellow blooms; simple leaves are somewhat inconspicuous, image 91
Scotch Broom (Cytisus Scoparius) — Renowned for its brilliant yellow; essentially fertilizing itself and surrounding plants, image 118
Scotch Broom (Cytisus Scoparius) — Prune after flowering to maintain shape and control spread; shrub for full, image 99
Scotch Broom (Cytisus Scoparius) — this hardy plant can reach heights of 3 to 5 feet and spreads about 2 to 4 feet wide; yellow flowers in the, image 56
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