Hedgehog Broom, Blue Broom, Branch Thorn
Erinaceaanthyllis

Family: Papilionaceae (pa-pil-ee-uh-NAY-see-ee)
Genus: Erinacea (er-in-uh-SEE-uh)
Species: anthyllis (an-THILL-iss)

Synonym:Erinacea pungens

Category
Shrubs

Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage
Evergreen

Foliage Color

Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Hardiness
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)

Where to Grow

Danger
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling

Bloom Color
Blue-Violet

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting