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Hardiness: USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F) USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F) USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F) USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F) USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F) USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F) USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F) USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F) USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Sun Exposure: Sun to Partial Shade
Danger: Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color: Cream/Tan
Bloom Time: Late Spring/Early Summer
Foliage: Deciduous
Other details: Flowers are fragrant Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
On Feb 18, 2006, sterhill from Atlanta, GA (Zone 7b) wrote:
Atlanta GA area: I have three if them, now about 4' tall and NEVER have any seedlings pop up. They are beautiful in bloom and add a nice architectural quality to the garden the rest of the year. Planted in full sun - this is boiling Atlanta sun - and only watered when I think about it. A nice plant for this area and not invasive at all.
On May 9, 2005, caroliz from Smithtown, NY (Zone 7a) wrote:
I just purchased the cytisus scoparius in Long Island, NY. I have another scotch broom I am not sure exaclty which type, probably the same. Other people I know have grown them quite large, but they don't seem to be a problem for the natural vegetation. The first one I have doesn't even seem to be doing that well in a partially shady location.
"Cytisus praecox is not to be confused with cytisus scoparius which is a problem in the Pacific Northwest because of it's rampant growth."
I too, along with most of Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and Northern California feel it is insane if not criminal to sell Scotch Broom in a nursery. However I discovered the above note on a website I found: ([HYPERLINK@home.hiwaay.net])
I have seen colored versions along our roadways and do find it pretty but wondered why anyone would cultivate the stuff as it is also highly allergenic.
On Mar 6, 2004, wnstarr from Puyallup, WA (Zone 5a) wrote:
Edgewood, Washington
I don't care what color it comes in or what you think is a fragrance. Never, never plant any Scotch Broom. The state of Washington list it as a noxious weed. Is a fire danger even here in wet Washington state. Shame on any nursery that would sell it to some unknowing customer.
On Aug 2, 2003, starshine from Bend, OR (Zone 6a) wrote:
This bush has the most wonderful scent to it. It's a soft sweet scent that permeates the air when it is in bloom. The soft colour of cream and light yellow flowers is indicitive of the scent it provides. Overall, a wonderful plant and a welcome addition to our garden.
Regional...
This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:
Catonsville, Maryland Reno, Nevada Smithtown, New York
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