Cytisus, Scotch Broom
Cytisusscoparius 'Moonlight'

Family: Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Cytisus (SIT-is-us)
Species: scoparius (sko-PAIR-ee-us)
Cultivar: Moonlight

Category
Perennials
Shrubs

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage
Deciduous

Foliage Color

Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Spacing

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)

Where to Grow

Danger
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color
Cream/Tan

Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are fragrant

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods
From semi-hardwood cuttings

Seed Collecting