Retama raetam (White Weeping Broom ) - Image 6

Botanical names: Retama raetam, Genista raetam

Common name: White Weeping Broom

Family: Fabaceae

Subfamily: Faboideae

Origin: Mediterranean region

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-10?

USDA Plant Hardiness MapLarge shrub 5-10 ft tallSmall tree 10-20 ftFull sunWater Requirement: Low. Allow soil to dry out between wateringsWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWhite, off-white flowersPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsDeciduous plantEthnomedical plant. Plants marked as ethnomedical and/or described as medicinal, are not offered as medicine but rather as ornamentals or plant collectibles. Ethnomedical statements / products have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. We urge all customers to consult a physician before using any supplements, herbals or medicines advertised here or elsewhere.Fragrant plant
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Retama raetam (White Weeping Broom) with many white flowers hanging from thin green branches.
Retama raetam (White Weeping Broom) with delicate white flowers cascading from thin, slender green branches.
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