Genista sagittalis
Genista sagittalis
- Native to:
- Albania | Austria | Belgium | Bulgaria | Czechia-Slovakia | France | Germany | Greece | Italy | Netherlands | NW. Balkan Pen. | Romania | Spain | Switzerland | Türkiye | Ukraine
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Fabaceae
- Genus:
- Genista
- Species:
- Genista sagittalis
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Subshrub
- Height:
- 30 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Colors:
- yellow
- Ground Cover:
- Yes
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees, butterflies
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
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Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
- Germination Time:
- 14–30 days
- Notes:
- Seeds benefit from cold stratification for 4-8 weeks to break dormancy.
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ORGHPS Germination Guide: Sow @ 20C. Germinates within 3 months. Resents transplanting. | Requires scarification. | Requires soaking 24-48 hrs; discard floaters.