Genista Species, Rayed Broom, Star Broom

Genistaradiata

Family
Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Genista (jih-NIS-tuh)
Species
radiata (rad-ee-AY-tuh)
Synonym
Cytisanthus radiatus
Cytisus radiatus
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Deciduous
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Bloom Color
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Shrubs
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

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neutral
0
negative
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