Name: Cytisus purgans
Common Name: Hardy broom
Description: This evergreen shrub grows 4-6 feet high. Bright yellow flowers appear in May and last through June. It provides the garden with an interesting texture.
Hardiness: USDA Hardiness Zones 4-8.
Attributes: Drought tolerant, evergreen, tolerates poor soils. It requires minimal care.
Landscape use: Grow in full sun. Use in xeriscape beds as a specimen or en masse.
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