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Fabaceae
Genista umbellata
Genista umbellata
Also known as Spartium umbellatum, Genistella umbellata, Lugaion umbellatum, Telinaria umbellata
Zones 4–9Sun Partial SunWater ModerateCare Low
Native Plants · Trees & Shrubs · Genista · Broom · Mediterranean · Shrub · Drought-Tolerant · Xeriscape · Yellow Flowers · Rock Garden · Fabaceae · Pollinator
Pet-safeBeginner-friendlyAttracts pollinators
In stock at 1 nurseryStock updated 9/6/2026
Genista umbellata is a drought-adaptable Mediterranean shrub that prefers well-drained, sandy or rocky soils and partial shade to full sun. It requires minimal watering once established and benefits from light pruning after flowering to maintain a compact shape. This plant is well-suited to xeriscaping and rock gardens in mild climates.
Growing conditions
The details behind the basics
- Daily light
- 5 hours
- Watering
- Water deeply but infrequently; allow soil to dry between waterings · Every 10-14 days
- Maintenance
- Low
- Soil
- sandy loam
- Soil pH
- 5.5–7.5
- Temperature
- -25°F to 90°F
- Cycle
- Perennial
- Propagation
- Seed
Hardiness
USDA 4b-9b
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Form & growth
Mature size and habit
- Mature height
- 6 in – 3 ft
- Spread
- 18 in
- Spacing
- 24 in apart
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Root depth
- Medium
- Flowers
- No
- Foliage
- Fine
Ecology & origin
Where it belongs and what it brings
- Native to
- Algeria, Morocco, Spain
- Attracts
- Bees, Butterflies
Sources: trefle, usda
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