Genista germanica
GERMAN BROOM, GERMAN GREEN WEED
Fabaceae-Faboideae

 
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Plant type: deciduous shrub

Hardiness zones: 5-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, sand, acidic to alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
0.6m
Plant habit
 
0.8m

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Flowers: yellow

Flowering Time: early summer to mid summer

Leaves: mid green; crossed leaf arrangement

Bark & Stems: spines
 
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Genista germanica
GERMAN BROOM, GERMAN GREEN WEED
Fabaceae-Faboideae

 

  Plant type: deciduous shrub

Hardiness zones: 5-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, sand, acidic to alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
0.6m
Plant habit
 
0.8m

FEATURES

Flowers: yellow

Flowering Time: early summer to mid summer

Leaves: mid green; crossed leaf arrangement

Bark & Stems: spines


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits mediterranean, dry style, coastal & cottage designs

Uses: informal edging, barrier, border

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average

Animals: bee attracting






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