Genista anatolica

Genista anatolica

Native to:
Bulgaria | East Aegean Is. | Greece | Lebanon-Syria | Türkiye | Türkiye-in-Europe

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Fabaceae
Genus:
Genista
Species:
Genista anatolica

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Shrub
Height:
100 cm
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Months:
may,jun,jul
Bloom Colors:
yellow
Landscaping Shrub:
Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
bees, butterflies
Deer Resistant:
Yes

Source: deepseek-v4-flash

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
Scarification:
Seed coat scarification required before sowing
Germination Time:
14–30 days
Notes:
Seeds benefit from scarification (nicking or hot water) followed by cold stratification to break dormancy.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash