Family: Fabaceae
(fab-AY-see-ee) Genus: Retama (re-TAM-uh) Species: monosperma (mon-oh-SPER-muh) Synonym:Genista monosperma Synonym:Lygos monosperma Synonym:Retama rhodorhizoides
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Category Alpines and Rock GardensShrubs Tropicals and Tender Perennials Water Requirements Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscapingAverage Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater Sun Exposure Full SunSun to Partial Shade Foliage UnknownFoliage Color BronzeBlue-Green Height 8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m) Spacing 36-48 in. (90-120 cm)4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m) Hardiness USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F) USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F) USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F) USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F) |
Where to Grow UnknownDanger N/ABloom Color White/Near WhiteBloom Characteristics Flowers are good for drying and preservingThis plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds Flowers are fragrant Bloom Size UnknownBloom Time Late Winter/Early SpringMid Spring Other details May be a noxious weed or invasiveSoil pH requirements 5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic) Patent Information Non-patentedPropagation Methods From woody stem cuttingsFrom seed; direct sow outdoors in fall Seed Collecting Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds |