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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 6–11Climate Temperate
Scotch Broom (Cytisus Scoparius) — While hardy and drought-tolerant, it‚Äôs considered invasive in some regions

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Low, Medium
USDA zones
6–11

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Fabaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Scotch Broom (Cytisus Scoparius) — Renowned for its brilliant yellow; essentially fertilizing itself and surrounding plants, image 49
Scotch Broom (Cytisus Scoparius) — pea-like blooms in spring; is a vibrant shrub reaching 3-6 ft in height and 4-5 ft in width, image 50
Scotch Broom (Cytisus Scoparius) — While hardy and drought-tolerant, it‚Äôs considered invasive in some regions; demanding little water once, image 52
Scotch Broom (Cytisus Scoparius) — this deciduous perennial thrives in full sun and well-drained soil; a member of the Fabaceae family, image 51
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) — 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
Scotch Broom (Cytisus Scoparius) — Prune after flowering to maintain shape and control spread; shrub for full, image 53
Scotch Broom (Cytisus Scoparius) — A member of the Fabaceae family; ensuring that the flowers take center stage when in bloom.<br><br>Despite its, image 55
Scotch Broom (Cytisus Scoparius) — the Scotch broom's flowers are a bright lemon hue and are particularly attractive to bees and butterflies; this, image 57
Scotch Broom (Cytisus Scoparius) — providing a beneficial environment for pollinators, image 58
Scotch Broom (Cytisus Scoparius) — simple leaves are somewhat inconspicuous; it provides a striking visual impact and is a low-maintenance option, image 59
Scotch Broom (Cytisus Scoparius) — ensuring that the flowers take center stage when in bloom.<br><br>Despite its beauty; renowned for its brilliant, image 60
Scotch Broom (Cytisus Scoparius) — It thrives in full sun and well-drained soils; this hardy plant can reach heights of 3 to 5 feet and spreads, image 61
Scotch Broom (Cytisus Scoparius) — demanding little water once established and showing considerable drought tolerance; the plant fixes nitrogen in, image 62
Scotch Broom (Cytisus Scoparius) — the plant fixes nitrogen in the soil; commonly known as Scotch broom, image 63
Scotch Broom (Cytisus Scoparius) — essentially fertilizing itself and surrounding plants; ideal for adding color to borders and wild garden areas, image 64
Scotch Broom (Cytisus Scoparius) — it provides a striking visual impact and is a low-maintenance option for embankments; it thrives in full sun and, image 65
Scotch Broom (Cytisus Scoparius) — or as a specimen plant within a larger garden composition; shrub with yellow blooms, image 66
Scotch Broom (Cytisus Scoparius) — yellow flowers in the garden; while hardy and drought-tolerant, it‚Äôs considered invasive in some regions, image 67
Scotch Broom (Cytisus Scoparius) — shrub with yellow blooms; simple leaves are somewhat inconspicuous, image 68
Scotch Broom (Cytisus Scoparius) — shrub for full; or as a specimen plant within a larger garden composition, image 69
Scotch Broom (Cytisus Scoparius) — commonly known as Scotch broom; pea-like blooms in spring, image 70
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 71
Scotch Broom (Cytisus Scoparius) — Renowned for its brilliant yellow; essentially fertilizing itself and surrounding plants, image 72

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