Genista anglica

Genista anglica

Native to:
Belgium | Denmark | France | Germany | Great Britain | Italy | Netherlands | Portugal | Spain | Sweden

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Taxonomy

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

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Shrub
Height:
100 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Months:
apr,may,jun
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:
21–60 days
Notes:
Seeds require scarification (nicking or hot water) followed by cold stratification for 4-8 weeks to break dormancy.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash