Cytisus, Common Broom, False Heather, Scotch Broom 'Allgold'

Cytisuspraecox

Family
Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Cytisus (SIT-is-us)
Species
praecox (pray-koks)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Evergreen
Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
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)
Danger
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Shrubs
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Blue-Green
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Collect seedhead/pod when flowers fade; allow to dry
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Wear gloves to protect hands when handling seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Fayetteville, Arkansas

Clayton, California

Seaside, California

Bogart, Georgia

Manteno, Illinois

Middleboro, Massachusetts

Apex, North Carolina

Williamsburg, Ohio

Portsmouth, Rhode Island

Sour Lake, Texas

Salt Lake City, Utah

South Jordan, Utah

West Jordan, Utah

Virginia Beach, Virginia

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Middleboro, MA | August 2008 | positive

This plant is so beautiful in spring when it is in flower. You can barely see the stems or leaves because it is so full of dainty yellow...Read More

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