SPANISH GOLD® broom
Cytisus purgans
A dense mound of ascending bright green stems spangled for much of the spring with golden, pea blossoms. This subalpine shrub from the mountains of Spain has shown much greater hardiness than other large brooms and tolerates a wide range of soil and moisture conditions. Its rounded form and vivid blooms are outstanding. Shrub. Xeriscape.
Tips from the pros: Extremely tolerant of drought and alkaline soils but it does need to be well-drained. Cut back any brown or dead in early spring.
| Plant Type | Shrub |
| Height | 3-4 feet |
| Width | 5-6 feet |
| Flowering Season | Mid to late spring |
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Sun | Sun, Part Sun |
| Water Needs | Moderate to dry |
| USDA Hardiness Zone | Zones 4a-9 |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sandy |
| Deer Resistant | Yes |
| Good for Pollination | Yes |
| Winter Interest | Yes |
| North American Native | No |
| Year Introduced | 2000 |
| Annual Commercial Maintenance | No maintenance, trim out any dead in spring if any. |
| 5-10 Year Commercial Maintenance | Follow annual maintenance. May need to be replaced after 15 years or more. Does not resprout well when old |
| Elevation Guide | Up to 6200 ft |
