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Scotch Broom
Scientific Name: Cytisus scoparius (L.) Link
Synonym: Sarothamnus scoparius, Spartium scoparium
Family: Fabaceae

Show Larger Picture Britton, N.L., and A. Brown. 1913. Illustrated flora of the northern states and Canada. Vol. 2: 350. Courtesy of Kentucky Native Plant Society.

Recommended Temperature Zone: sunset: 7-24 USDA: 8b-12 Frost Tolerance: Hardy to 15°F (-10°C) Sun Exposure: Full sun Origin: Europe Growth Habits: Evergreen shrub, up to 10 feet tall (3 m); alternate leaves, palmately compound, 0.5 to 1 inch across (1.2-2.5 cm), 3 leaflets, darker above, slightly fuzzy below Watering Needs: Little to no water when established Propagation: Seeds, cuttings

Cultural Practices:
Plant 5 feet apart. Does not need fertilizer. Cut back flowered stems.

Blooming Habits:
Profuse fragrant, yellow, pea shaped flowers in late spring.