Name: Woadwaxen
Brand: NVK Nurseries
SKU: 984-1G
Price: 25.0 CAD
Availability: InStock

Genista lydia

This low, spreading shrub bears vivid yellow pea-like flowers in spring: a tough, drought-tolerant plant for sunny banks, rock gardens, and dry exposed positions.

Yellow flowers are produced in late spring.
Foliage is green, providing season-long interest.
Minimal maintenance required once established.
Best in full sun to partial shade with moist, well-drained soil.

Size

1 gal

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Plant Characteristics

Sunlight

Full sun, Partial shade

Soil Moisture

Dry, Moist, Well-drained

Drought Tolerant

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Hardiness Zone

5 – 5

Mature Height (meters)

30.0 – 40.0

Mature Spread (meters)

50.0 – 60.0

Growth Rate

Slow

Flower Colour

Yellow

Foliage Colour

Green

Bloom Time

Late Spring

Habit

Spreading

Growing & Maintenance Tips

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