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Genista lydia

Woadwaxen

A spreading shrub with arching branches covered in golden-yellow, pea-like flowers, green stems, and very small, light green leaves.

  • »  Yellow flowers cover this plant
  • »  Small, light green leaves reappear on green stems after flowers are spent
  • »  Mounding, creeping habit
  • »  Bloom Time: Late spring to early summer

1gal
$41.44
2gal
$52.81
Currently Not Available
  • Category:Shrubs
  • Hardiness Zone:5
  • Height:30-40 cm
  • Spread:50-60 cm
  • Bloom Color: Gold, Yellow
Exposure
• Full Sun
• Partial Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture
• Moist to Average
• Average to Dry Soils
• Well-drained
Growth Rate
• Slow
Attributes
• Deciduous
• Drought Tolerant
• Low Maintenance
• Poisonous
Flowering Time
• Spring
• Lt. Spr-Sum
Habit
• Spreading
Foliage Color
• Green
Landscape uses
• Border/edging
• Rock garden
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Genista lydia

This plant grows best in a slightly acidic, peaty soil, in sun or light shade, however, it will tolerate poor, dry soils. To promote next season's flowering any pruning should be done soon after blooming.