Arrow-jointed broom (Genista sagittalis) is a shrub that can grow 10cm – 50cm tall and 50cm – 1.5m wide.
This plant has several common names including: arrow-jointed broom, hare’s foot greenweed or jointed broom.
This is a deciduous plant that takes 2-5 years to reach full maturity.
Plant profile
Common name: arrow-jointed broom, hare’s foot greenweed, jointed broom
Scientific name: Genista sagittalis
Plant type: Shrubs
Habit: Mat forming
Height: 10cm – 50cm
Spread: 50cm – 1.5m
Foliage: Deciduous
Sunlight: Full Sun
Soil: Chalk, Loam, Sand
Moisture: Well drained
Garden type: City & Courtyard Gardens, Coastal, Informal Garden, Rock & Gravel Garden
Planting type: Flower borders and bedding
Seasonal colors
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How to plant Arrow-jointed broom (Genista sagittalis) – Robert Flogaus-Faust, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Cultivation profiles – Growing Arrow-jointed broom (Genista sagittalis) – Agnieszka Kwiecień, Nova, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
