trefle.io · Taken May 23, 2018 by Marcos Rivas Campoamor (cc-by-sa)
Fabaceae
Genista scorpius
Genista scorpius
Also known as Lebeckia scorpius, Spartium scorpius, Corniola scorpius, Argelasia scorpius
Native Plants · Trees & Shrubs · Mediterranean · Xeric · Spiny Shrub · Yellow Flowers · Fabaceae · Drought Tolerant · Genista · Broom · Wildlife Garden · Spanish Native
Genista scorpius is a spiny, drought-adapted shrub native to Spain, France, and Morocco, suited to hot, dry, sunny positions with poor to moderately fertile, well-drained soil. Once established it requires minimal watering and care, making it an excellent choice for Mediterranean-style or xeric gardens. Its bright yellow flowers attract bees and butterflies in spring.
Growing conditions
The details behind the basics
- Daily light
- 7 hours
- Watering
- Water sparingly once established, allowing soil to dry between waterings · Every 14 days
- Maintenance
- Low
- Soil
- loam
- Soil pH
- 7–7.5
- Temperature
- -30°F to 95°F
- Cycle
- Perennial
Hardiness
USDA 4a-9b
Form & growth
Mature size and habit
- Mature height
- 6 in – 10 ft
- Spacing
- 24 in apart
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Root depth
- Deep
- Flowers
- No
- Foliage
- Medium
Ecology & origin
Where it belongs and what it brings
- Native to
- France, Morocco, Spain
- Attracts
- Bees, Butterflies
Sources: trefle, usda
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