How to Grow and Care for Broom

Broom, also known as Rush Broom

Broom thrives well in well-drained soil and full sun. It's important to ensure that broom is watered moderately, as it prefers slightly dry conditions over waterlogged ones. Special care points include pruning after flowering to maintain shape and encouraging blooming, and providing winter protection in colder climates to prevent frost damage.

Watering schedule: Every 2 weeks

Sunlight Requirements: Full sun

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Planting and Growing Broom

Care Difficulty	Easy
Lifespan	Perennial
Watering Schedule	Every 2 weeks
Sunlight Requirements	Full sun
Soil Type	Garden Soil
Soil pH	6-7.5
Hardiness Zones	8-11

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Types of Broom

Spanish broom

Spanish broom is a deciduous shrub native to the Mediterranean, West Asia, and North Africa. Fragrant yellow pea-like flowers cover the shoots in late spring and summer. It is cultivated for its ornamental value and is used for flavoring and essential oil extraction.

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