Genista tinctoria 'Humifusa'
Dyer's broom
- Perennial
- 10-20 cm high
- Yellow flowers
- Valuable foliage plant
- Valuable foliage plant
Low-growing dyer's broom with fine, fresh green leaves. Forms a dense, creeping carpet. Blooms profusely with bright yellow flowers in summer. Prefers full sun and well-drained, dry soil. Ideal for rock gardens, embankments, and over walls. Attracts bees and other pollinators.
Garden use
Use
Ornamental value and special features
Growth
Planting density
Plant about 3 - 5 plants per m²
Characteristics
| Height | 10 - 20 cm |
|---|---|
| Flowering time | June - July |
| Flower colour | Sulfur yellow, Yellow |
| Growth habit | Creeping |
| Growth rate | Medium |
| Hardiness | down to about -20°C |
Site conditions
| Light | Full sun, Sunny, Morning sun, Evening sun |
|---|---|
| Moisture | Dry, Average |
| Soil | Pervious, Light |
| Soil fertility | Normal |
Botanical information
| Botanical name | Genista tinctoria 'Humifusa' |
|---|---|
| Genus | Genista |
| Family | Fabaceae |
| Common names |
NL: verfbrem EN: Dyer's broom |
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