Botanical Name: Cytisus purpureus
USDA Hardiness Zone: 4-9
Height: about 1'
Spread: 2-3'
Sun Exposure: Full Sun
Characteristics: Compact broom with pinkish-purple, great for groundcover, drought tolerant, looks wonderful planted in mass, border edging, or as a colorful groundcover, small soft blue/green leaves cover the stems during the growing season, prefers drier conditions making it ideal for xeric gardens