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Common name dyer's broom Family fabaceae Life cycle perennial (Z4-7) Flowers yellow (summer) Size 2-3' Light full sun Cultural notes well-drained soil on the dry side. doesn't mind poor soils This member of the legume family sports yellow racemes of pea flowers from summer into fall. Our single flowering plant (one of a crop grown from seed last year) is still small - expect a more impressive photo next year.

In our garden, this plant grows in the following areas: herb garden, the lane, vegetable garden

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Some helpful links to other websites

	botanical.com	page focusing on uses of the plant, with botanical drawing
	NCSU fact sheet	plant info and photo

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