Broom
SpeciesCytisus scoparius
Also called English Broom, common broom, Scotch broom, Scots broom
Connections
Fact sheet
every fact quoted from its source“Broom is a deciduous to semi-evergreen shrub” — How to Grow Broom — LizPlants
from Fabaceae · “Seeds generally germinate in soil temperatures between 60 and 80°F, with germination time ranging from 6 to 10 days, depending on the temperature” — Holmes Seed Company – Bean Growing Guide
“Keep the tray at 65 to 70°F in bright light;” — Is Broom Toxic to Cats or Dogs? Care Guide | KeyBlossom
“Full sun is essential for best flowering and compact growth.” — Is Broom Toxic to Cats or Dogs? Care Guide | KeyBlossom
“Watering, feeding, and pest-watch reminders.” — How to Grow Broom — LizPlants
“Prefers well-draining, sandy or loamy soil with a pH between 5.5 and 7.0.” — Is Broom Toxic to Cats or Dogs? Care Guide | KeyBlossom
“Thrives in zones 5-9” — How to Grow Broom — LizPlants
“Spacing: 36 inches” — How to Grow Broom — LizPlants
“Mature size 5 to 8 feet tall, 4 to 6 feet wide” — Is Broom Toxic to Cats or Dogs? Care Guide | KeyBlossom
“seeds should be surface-sown with light covering” — How to Grow Broom — LizPlants
from Fabaceae · “Harvest when pods are tender and have reached the appropriate size for the variety” — Holmes Seed Company – Bean Growing Guide
from Fabaceae · “Fresh beans can be eaten straight from the pod (think green beans)” — 29 Types of Beans Every Home Cook Should Know In 2026
“Broom is toxic to cats and dogs if eaten, so keep it out of reach of pets and children.” — Is Broom Toxic to Cats or Dogs? Care Guide | KeyBlossom
“Provide bright, indirect light” — How to Grow Broom — LizPlants
“Monitor for pests such as aphids and spider mites” — Broom Plant Care: Light, Water & More! – Junglistan
“Root rot (Phytophthora spp.)” — How to Grow Broom — LizPlants
“Avoid planting near: Plants requiring rich, moist soils” — How to Grow Broom — LizPlants
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Where this comes from
- Name and place in the family tree: GBIF Backbone Taxonomy (CC BY 4.0)
- Linked record: Wikidata (CC0)
- Wikipedia: Broom (shrub)
- Fact sheet: 12 source pages, read and quoted by the OmniGrow Librarian