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Spanish Broom

Spartium Junceum

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Overview

The Spanish Broom, or Spartium junceum, is a vigorous, evergreen shrub reaching heights of 6-10 feet. Recognized for its slender, green stems and vibrant yellow, pea-like blooms in late spring to summer, it adds a splash of color to any landscape. This hardy plant thrives in full sun and well-drained soils, requiring minimal water once established. Ideal for low-maintenance areas or as an ornamental feature for drought-tolerant gardens.

Sun FullWater Low, MediumZones 6–11Climate Temperate
Spanish Broom (Spartium Junceum) — The Spanish Broom, or Spartium junceum, is a vigorous, evergreen shrub reaching heights of 6-10 feet

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Low, Medium
USDA zones
6–11

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Fabaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Spanish Broom (Spartium Junceum) — yellow flowers in the garden
Spanish Broom (Spartium Junceum) — This hardy plant thrives in full sun and well-drained soils, requiring minimal water once established; spanish Broom
Spanish Broom (Spartium Junceum) — it adds a splash of color to any landscape; it typically grows to an impressive height of 6 to 10 feet with an average
Spanish Broom (Spartium Junceum) — green stems and vibrant yellow; spanish Broom is an excellent selection for adding vertical accents
Spanish Broom (Spartium Junceum) — pea-like blooms in late spring to summer; recognized for its slender
Spanish Broom (Spartium Junceum) — creating a vertical element in garden design.<br><br>This plant flaunts vibrant green; yellow flowers in the garden
Spanish Broom (Spartium Junceum) — Ideal for low-maintenance areas or as an ornamental feature for drought-tolerant gardens; shrub for full
Spanish Broom (Spartium Junceum) — It typically grows to an impressive height of 6 to 10 feet with an average spread of 4 to 6 feet; the Spanish Broom bursts
Spanish Broom (Spartium Junceum) — making it an ideal choice for sustainable landscape designs in regions with Mediterranean-like climates; ideal for
Spanish Broom (Spartium Junceum) — the Spanish Broom bursts into life with an abundance of bright yellow; green stems and vibrant yellow
Spanish Broom (Spartium Junceum) — Come late spring to early summer; or providing erosion control on slopes
Spanish Broom (Spartium Junceum) — reducing water loss and making it highly adaptable to semi-arid conditions, image 35
Spanish Broom (Spartium Junceum) — rush-like stems that remain nearly leafless throughout the year; it adds a splash of color to any landscape
Spanish Broom (Spartium Junceum) — requiring well-drained soil to prevent root rot; creating a vertical element in garden design.<br><br>This plant flaunts
Spanish Broom (Spartium Junceum) — Spanish Broom requires little pruning and can withstand poor soil conditions and coastal sea spray; with a pH range of 6.0
Spanish Broom (Spartium Junceum) — with a pH range of 6.0 to 7.5 preferred; the Spanish Broom, or Spartium junceum, is a vigorous, evergreen shrub reaching
Spanish Broom (Spartium Junceum) — or providing erosion control on slopes; requiring well-drained soil to prevent root rot
Spanish Broom (Spartium Junceum) — Its aromatic presence and sunny disposition can enhance any garden palette and delight the senses; shrub with yellow blooms
Spanish Broom (Spartium Junceum) — Spanish Broom is an excellent selection for adding vertical accents; making it an ideal choice for sustainable landscape
Spanish Broom (Spartium Junceum) — Recognized for its slender; rush-like stems that remain nearly leafless throughout the year, image 48
Spanish Broom (Spartium Junceum) — The Spanish Broom, or Spartium junceum, is a vigorous, evergreen shrub reaching heights of 6-10 feet; pea-like, image 47
Spanish Broom (Spartium Junceum) — shrub with yellow blooms; come late spring to early summer
Spanish Broom (Spartium Junceum) — yellow flowers in the garden; this hardy plant thrives in full sun and well-drained soils, requiring minimal water once
Spanish Broom (Spartium Junceum) — shrub for full; its aromatic presence and sunny disposition can enhance any garden palette and delight the senses

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