Botanical Name: Cytisus purgans
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Common Name: Andorra Broom  
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  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Broadleaf Evergreen, Shrub

 

Height Range

3-6'

 

Flower Color

Yellow

 

Flower Season

Spring

 

Leaf Color

Grey Green

 

Bark Color

Brown, Green

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

 

Water

Very Low, Low

 

Growth Rate

Moderate, Slow

 

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Rocky

 

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Poor, Well-drained, Dry

 

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

 

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage, Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish

 

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

 

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Spring

 

Location Uses

Perennial Border, Shrub Border, Foundation, Walls / Fences, With Rocks

 

Special Uses

Hedge, Mass Planting, Small Spaces

 

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Information by: Stephanie Duer
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  • Description

  • Notes

Andorra broom is an evergreen, densely rounded sub-shrub from the mountains of Spain, growing about 4 feet tall and 6 feet wide. It has pea-like yellow flowers that bloom in early spring. Foliage is soft green to grey-green and finely textured. Privides winter interest. Use in a shrub or foundation border.
Grow in well drained soil in full sun to part shade. This plant tolerates a wide range of soil (loam, clay loam or gravelly), as long as it is well drained. It thrives on a low-water regimen, though will tolerate more water, though it may get a little leggy and floppy. Prune hard after flowering if the shrub is in need of tidying.