One of the most reliable shrubs for hot and dry sites, Genista hispanica (Spanish Broom) is a spiny, gorse-like deciduous shrub with abundant clusters of bright yellow, pea-like flowers in late spring and early summer. They are born atop spiny green stems clad with small and dark green prickly leaves. Forming a dense mound, this tough and showy Mediterranean native thrives on neglect and is particularly useful on a dry bank.

• Grows up to 30 in. tall (75 cm) and 5 ft. wide (150 cm).
• Easily grown in poor infertile, well-drained soils in full sun. Tolerates both acid and alkaline conditions. Excellent shrub for gardens that get little watering.
• Drought tolerant, deer and rabbit resistant
• Great for banks and slopes, beds and borders, wall-side borders, cottage gardens, coastal gardens, Mediterranean gardens, or city gardens. Lovely when planted on the edge of a raised bed to cascade over the bed.
• Virtually disease free but subject to Aphids
• Propagate by seed or semi-hardwood cuttings
• Will not tolerate hard pruning. New growth will not rejuvenate from old wood.