Genista ovata | Dyer'S Broom. Originated in … Bosnia and Herzegovina | Various
Genista ovata belongs to the plant family FABACE and Genus Genista This plant specimen prefers Wet soil a pH of 7 . All plants need light to allow the photosynthesis process of converting carbon dioxide to growth sugars to take place. Some plants need more sun-light than others. For this plant those sunlight conditions are well described as … Full sun
We are often asked about plants for humming bird attraction. Unfortunately Genista ovata does not attract these beautiful hummingbird, sunbird or nectar feeding varieties of garden birds
Impressive Autumn foliage display is not shown by Genista ovata so look for an alternative plant for pleasing Fall leaf properties
Genista ovata dyer's broom is not known as a butterfly attracting plant
Almost all plants grown in gardens need to be fed using fertilzer in order to see them at their best. For this plant the suggested fertilizer program would be based upon … Typical mix of: 3 parts Nitrogen (N), 2 parts Phosphorous (P) and 3 parts Potassium (K for Latin name Kalium).
Yellow is the most typical color produced by Genista ovata. Dyer's broom was used in Bosnia and Herzegovina for dyeing.
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Genista ovata can be used to produce a natural dye having the following color(s) … yellow
"Dye plants and dyeing -- a handbook", EthelJane McD. Schetky, editor, Brooklyn Botanic Garden, Brooklyn New York, 1964.