Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Fabaceae

Genus:

Anthyllis

Species:

Anthyllis cytisoides

USDA Symbol:

ANCY3

Growth Characteristics

Height:

100 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

mar,apr,may,jun

Bloom Colors:

yellow, cream

Evergreen Shrub:

Yes

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, butterflies

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Resprouts vigorously from base after fire. Common in fire-prone Mediterranean maquis communities and shows good post-fire regeneration.

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

poor, sandy, well-drained soil

pH:

7.0 - 8.5 (neutral to alkaline)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

adapted to arid, rocky environments

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Scarification:

Seed coat scarification required before sowing

Germination Time:

10–30 days

Notes:

Scarification or brief hot water treatment improves germination. Seeds germinate best at warm temperatures (20-25°C).

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI