Dyer's broom
Genista tinctoria
Genista
Fabaceae
Native Plants
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Dyer's broom is a tough, adaptable shrub that does best in well-drained, sunny to lightly shaded positions with minimal fuss. Once established it is largely drought-tolerant and needs only occasional watering during prolonged dry spells. Prune lightly after flowering to maintain a tidy shape and encourage fresh growth.
Care Requirements
Care Level
Low
Sun
Partial Sun
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
—
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
24″
Watering Schedule
Every 10-14 Days • Water Moderately; Allow The Top Inch Of Soil To Dry Between Waterings
Soil pH
6.5 – 7
Ecology & Origin
Native to
Afghanistan
Albania
Altay
Argentina South
Austria
Baltic States
Belarus
Belgium
Bulgaria
Central European Rus
Czechoslovakia
Denmark
East European Russia
France
Germany
Great Britain
Greece
Hungary
Iran
Iraq
Attracts
🐝 Bees
🐝 Butterflies
Safety & Use
⚕ Medicinal
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken Jun 25, 2020 by Corinne Corinne Bros (cc-by-sa)
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