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Purple Broom
Cytisus purpureus
Purple Broom
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Lovely pea-like flowers in a shades of pink and light purple cluster on wiry branches from spring into summer. Tough and durable with an open habit that makes a simple filler plant when not blooming. Prefers dry soil, will likely die in standing water. Thrives in alkaline clay soils and tolerates environmental salts. Highly tolerant of urban conditions. Great for low borders and filling park strips.
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Plant facts
Good to know
- Low maintenance.
- A good park-strip plant (Flip the Strip collection).
- Suitable for Utah Lake secondary water systems.
- Waterwise — suited to low-water landscapes once established.
Quick answers
How big does Purple Broom get?
About 6-12" tall and 3' wide at maturity.
How much sun does Purple Broom need?
Full Sun (6+ hours).
How much water does Purple Broom need?
Moderate water use — it is one of our waterwise plants.
Will Purple Broom grow in Utah and the Intermountain West?
It is rated hardy to USDA zone 4, so it suits sites in zone 4 or warmer, which covers most of the region. The Salt Lake Valley floor is mostly zone 7; benches, mountain valleys and high plains in Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado and Wyoming are colder, often zones 3–6, so check the zone for your site.
Where can I buy Purple Broom in Utah?
Progressive Plants in Copperton, Utah carries it, but it is not available right now. You can join the waitlist to hear when it's back.
Can landscape contractors buy Purple Broom wholesale?
Yes. Landscape contractors and architects with a Progressive Plants wholesale account get trade pricing, bulk ordering and shipping across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada on our own trucks or by freight ($1,500 minimum outside our local delivery area). Apply at progressiveplants.com/wholesaleapp.html or call 801-565-7333.
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