Genista - Wikipedia Genista dʒɛˈnɪstə [2] is a genus of flowering plants in the legume family Fabaceae, native to open habitats such as moorland and pasture in Europe and western Asia They include species commonly called broom, though the term may also refer to other genera, including Cytisus and Chamaecytisus
Bangle® - Dyers Greenwood - Genista lydia | Proven Winners A floriferous, low mounding selection of Genista that produces waves of electric yellow flowers in spring Improved branching and texture make this a wonderful plant for containers and for mass plantings
How to Grow Genista – Broom - Harvest to Table Genista is a genus of about 90 species of mainly deciduous shrubs and occasionally trees found in pastures and rocky places in Europe, the Mediterranean, and West Asia Plant type: Deciduous flowering shrub Growth rate: Slow Form and habit: Erect, mounded, twiggy, arching, branching
How to Grow and Care for Broom Plants - The Spruce Broom plants are small- to medium-sized shrubs with evergreen or deciduous foliage that grow quickly in a lax, bushy habit Leaves are green and small, usually lanceolate The two main species that share the common name broom are Cytisus and Genista Both look very similar
Genista lydia Bangle® (Lydian Broom) - Gardenia Very floriferous, Genista lydia Bangle® (Lydian Broom) is a compact deciduous dwarf shrub with arching or trailing branches that produces waves of bright yellow, pea-like flowers in late spring and early summer Flowering is so profuse that the blossoms literally smother the plant
How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Genista - BloomLib Understanding the distinct characteristics and diverse growing conditions of Genista species can help gardeners make informed decisions about planting and caring for these resilient plants Genista species vary significantly in size, habitat, and flower color
Sweet Broom (Genista racemosa) - MyGardenLife FeaturesA rugged plant that is perfect for challenging locations with poor, dry soil Forms a dense, mounded spray of foliage that is spectacular in spring when the fragrant yellow flowers appear Plants are very sensitive to excessive water
How to grow Cytisus and Genista, commonly known as broom plant | Homes . . . Whether it’s Cytisus or Genista, the brooms are a darling in the landscape ‘Genista aetnensis, a Genista lydia, and Cytisus x praecox ‘Hollandia' are wonderful textural plants with evergreen stems and an overall fine-textured modern grassy aesthetic,’ says Preston Pew, horticulturist at Cistus Nursery outside of Portland, Oregon
Genista tinctoria - Plant Finder - Missouri Botanical Garden Genista tinctoria, commonly known as dyer’s greenweed and dyer’s broom, is a low-growing, green-stemmed, deciduous shrub of the pea family that typically grows to 2-3’ tall and as wide It is native to meadows and pastures from Europe to Siberia
Genista - Growing Guide - Burncoose Nurseries Genista hispanica G lydia is a dome-shaped small deciduous shrub growing to only about 2-3ft in height Its grey-green branches are prickle tipped and have small blue-green leaves