Retama monosperma
WHITE WEEPING BROOM, BRIDAL VEIL BROOM
Fabaceae-Faboideae

 
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Plant type: deciduous shrub

Hardiness zones: 9-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, sand, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: high wind, second line salt wind, light frost
4m
Plant habit
 
1.5m

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Origins: Europe-W Russia, Atlantic Islands, North Africa

Other Botanical Names: Genista monosperma, Lygos monosperma, Retama rhodorhizoides, Spartium monospermum

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Retama monosperma
WHITE WEEPING BROOM, BRIDAL VEIL BROOM
Fabaceae-Faboideae

 

  Plant type: deciduous shrub

Hardiness zones: 9-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, sand, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: high wind, second line salt wind, light frost
4m
Plant habit
 
1.5m

FEATURES

Flowers: white

Flowering Time: early spring


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits mediterranean & dry style designs

Uses: informal screen, border, soil binding

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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