Sister Golden Hair common broom
Cytisus scoparius 'Sister Golden Hair'
USDA zones5 to 8
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles dry or moderate or wet soil
- Growth rate
- Rapid
- Habit
- Arching
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay
Attracts
Notes
'Sister Golden Hair' common broom (Cytisus scoparius 'Sister Golden Hair') is a shrub for borders, slopes, and dry sites. It is hardy to USDA zone 5, or down to -20°F (-29°C). This plant likes full sun and dry to wet, sandy, loamy, or clay soil. It grows at a rapid rate and has an arching habit. Fragrant flowers open in early to late spring and attract bees. The plant also tolerates drought and salt.
Pairs well with Rock rose, Feather reed grass, and Sea holly.