A deciduous shrub noted for attracting wildlife. A dye of excellent quality is processed from all of the plant it is also a good ground cover plant. Sow seed autumn and spring in a cold frame, seed requires a period of cold (stratification) pre soaking seed aids germination. Grow in light well drained soil in full sun. Will tolerate poor, sandy and dry soils. Perennial shrub
Genista tinctoria - Base-Broom, DyersWeed, Waxen Wood, Woud-Wix
Flowers from June to September