Cytisus decumbens subsp. decumbens
Cytisus decumbens subsp. decumbens
- Native to:
- Albania | France | Greece | Italy | NW. Balkan Pen. | Spain | Switzerland
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Fabaceae
- Genus:
- Cytisus
- Species:
- Cytisus decumbens subsp. decumbens
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Subshrub
- Height:
- 20 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- may,jun
- Bloom Colors:
- yellow
- Ground Cover:
- Yes
- Landscaping Shrub:
- Yes
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees, butterflies
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
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Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 14–30 days
- Scarification:
- Seed coat scarification required before sowing
- Germination Time:
- 14–30 days
- Notes:
- Hard seed coat requires scarification by nicking or soaking in hot water before cold stratification. Germination improved with warm temperatures after stratification.
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