PatternBaseSpanish Gorse
Genista hispanica, Fabaceae
Zones
6–9
Layer
Shrub
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate
Guild Roles
Nitrogen FixerPollinator AttractorWindbreakBeneficial Insect Habitat
Growing Conditions
Sun
Full Sun (preferred)
Water
Low (established)Moderate (seedling)
Soil pH
6 – 8
Tolerances
Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.
Companion Plants
White StonecropSedum album
Nitrogen FixationWind Protection
Blue Moor GrassSesleria caeruleaNitrogen Fixation
Black BroomCytisus nigricansNitrogen FixationPollinator Sharing
Dittany of CreteOriganum dictamnusPest DeterrentBeneficial Insect Habitat
Iberian Burning BushDictamnus hispanicusPest DeterrentPollinator Sharing
Antagonistic Plants
Uses
Functions
Nitrogen FixationErosion ControlWildlife HabitatDrought-Resistant Landscaping
Edible Parts
Flowers
Medicinal Uses
Traditional European MedicineAnti-Inflammatory
Common Questions
What zones does Spanish Gorse grow in?
Spanish Gorse grows in USDA hardiness zones 6 through 9.
Is Spanish Gorse a nitrogen fixer?
Yes, Spanish Gorse is a nitrogen fixer and can help provide nitrogen to neighboring plants in a guild or polyculture.
What are good companion plants for Spanish Gorse?
Good companions for Spanish Gorse include White Stonecrop, Blue Moor Grass, Black Broom, Dittany of Crete, Iberian Burning Bush.
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