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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

2gal
$51.19
  • Category:Shrubs
  • Hardiness Zone:5
  • Height:30-40 cm
  • Spread:50-60 cm
  • Bloom Color: Gold, Yellow
Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun/Shade
Growth Rate
Slow
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.