Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Types
Pink cestrum, Red cestrum, Purple cestrum
Shrub
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, High elevation, Roadsides
Cultivated Beds, Forests, meadows, Pastures, Riverbanks, Roadsides, Scrubs, wastelands, waterways
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
6-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Magenta, Crimson, Violet
Yellow, Rose, Burgundy
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Compound
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Hardwood Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
poisonous if ingested, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Antirheumatic, Cardiotonic, cathartic, Diuretic, Emetic, Vasoconstrictor
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Seeds
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Basketary, Fibre, Repellent, Tannin, Used as essential oil, Used As Food, used for making high quality paper, Used for making yellow to orange dye, Used to make baskets, brooms, hats
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CESTRUM elegans
CYTISUS scoparius 'Burkwoodii'
Common Name
Crimson cestrum, Elegant poison-berry, Purple cestrum, Red cestrum
Scotch Broom
In Hindi
Butterfly Flower plant
cytisus scoparius
In German
Schmetterlings-Blumen- Anlage
cytisus scoparius
In French
usine de fleur de papillon
cytisus scoparius
In Spanish
planta de la flor de mariposa
Cytisus scoparius
In Greek
φυτό Πεταλούδα λουλούδι
Cytisus Scoparius ή
In Portuguese
planta de flor de borboleta
cytisus scoparius
In Polish
Motyl Kwiat roślin
żarnowiec
In Latin
Flos plantae Gloria
scoparius cytisum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Solanaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Cestreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Browallioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Butterfly Flower and Scotch Broom
Season and care of Butterfly Flower and Scotch Broom is important to know. While considering everything about Butterfly Flower and Scotch Broom Care, growing season is an essential factor. Butterfly Flower season is Summer and Fall and Scotch Broom season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Butterfly Flower is Loam, Sand and for Scotch Broom is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Butterfly Flower is Acidic, Neutral and for Scotch Broom is Acidic, Neutral.
Butterfly Flower and Scotch Broom Physical Information
Butterfly Flower and Scotch Broom physical information is very important for comparison. Butterfly Flower height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Scotch Broom height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Butterfly Flower and Scotch Broom are as follows:
Butterfly Flower flower color: Magenta, Crimson and Violet
Butterfly Flower leaf color: Green and Light Green
Scotch Broom flower color: Yellow, Rose and Burgundy
- Scotch Broom leaf color: Green
Care of Butterfly Flower and Scotch Broom
Care of Butterfly Flower and Scotch Broom include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Butterfly Flower pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Scotch Broom pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Butterfly Flower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Scotch Broom needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.