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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 6–11Type ShrubClimate Temperate
Spanish Broom (Spartium Junceum) — pea-like blooms in late spring to summer

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Low, Medium
USDA zones
6–11

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Shrub
Family
Fabaceae
Climate
Temperate

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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) — Spanish Broom is an excellent selection for adding vertical accents
Spanish Broom (Spartium Junceum) — reducing water loss and making it highly adaptable to semi-arid conditions, image 81
Spanish Broom (Spartium Junceum) — yellow flowers in the garden; this hardy plant thrives in full sun and well-drained soils, requiring minimal, image 67
Spanish Broom (Spartium Junceum) — or providing erosion control on slopes; requiring well-drained soil to prevent root rot
Spanish Broom (Spartium Junceum) — or providing erosion control on slopes; requiring well-drained soil to prevent root rot, image 65
Spanish Broom (Spartium Junceum) — Recognized for its slender; rush-like stems that remain nearly leafless throughout the year
Spanish Broom (Spartium Junceum) — yellow flowers in the garden
Spanish Broom (Spartium Junceum) — shrub with yellow blooms; come late spring to early summer, image 68
Spanish Broom (Spartium Junceum) — Recognized for its slender; rush-like stems that remain nearly leafless throughout the year, image 71
Spanish Broom (Spartium Junceum) — creating a vertical element in garden design.<br><br>This plant flaunts vibrant green
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) — rush-like stems that remain nearly leafless throughout the year
Spanish Broom (Spartium Junceum) — requiring well-drained soil to prevent root rot; creating a vertical element in garden design.<br><br>This plant, image 61
Spanish Broom (Spartium Junceum) — rush-like stems that remain nearly leafless throughout the year; it adds a splash of color to any landscape, image 80
Spanish Broom (Spartium Junceum) — Ideal for low-maintenance areas or as an ornamental feature for drought-tolerant gardens
Spanish Broom (Spartium Junceum) — shrub for full; its aromatic presence and sunny disposition can enhance any garden palette and delight the senses, image 69
Spanish Broom (Spartium Junceum) — Ideal for low-maintenance areas or as an ornamental feature for drought-tolerant gardens; shrub for full, image 53
Spanish Broom (Spartium Junceum) — reducing water loss and making it highly adaptable to semi-arid conditions, image 35
Spanish Broom (Spartium Junceum) — Come late spring to early summer; or providing erosion control on slopes, image 82
Spanish Broom (Spartium Junceum) — Come late spring to early summer; or providing erosion control on slopes, image 59
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, image 51
Spanish Broom (Spartium Junceum) — making it an ideal choice for sustainable landscape designs in regions with Mediterranean-like climates; ideal, image 77
Spanish Broom (Spartium Junceum) — Spanish Broom requires little pruning and can withstand poor soil conditions and coastal sea spray; with a pH, image 62
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