Desert Broom (Carmichaelia Petriei) is a perennial shrub in the Fabaceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires low watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 8-10. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.
Carmichaelia petriei is a New Zealand endemic broom species characterized by its erect, leafless, yellowish branches and small pink pea-like flowers.
Desert Broom
Carmichaelia Petriei
Carmichaelia petriei is a New Zealand endemic broom species characterized by its erect, leafless, yellowish branches and small pink pea-like flowers.
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