Cytisus x praecox ‘Albus’
Planted at end of workshop Autumn 2007
Scotch Broom, Common Broom, False Heather
Bloom Time:
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Family: Papilionaceae
Genus: Cytisus
Species: x praecox
Cultivar: Albus
Type: Perennial
Height: 4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Spacing: 36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Hardiness: USDA Zone 6a to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
Sun Exposure: Full Sun
Danger: Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color: White
Foliage: Evergreen
Seed: Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed Collect seedhead/pod when flowers fade; allow to dry Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds Wear gloves to protect hands when handling seeds
Otherdetails: Flowers are fragrant
Planted: 2007
Updated: 2008
