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Cytisus, Scotch Broom 'Lilac Time'

Cytisusscoparius

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Family

Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Cytisus (SIT-is-us)

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Species

scoparius (sko-PAIR-ee-us)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Evergreen

Deciduous

Height

4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Spacing

4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Hardiness

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)

Danger

All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction

Bloom Color

Rose/Mauve

Lavender

Bloom Time

Late Spring/Early Summer

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positive

neutral

negative

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