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Woadwaxen

Genista Lydia

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Overview

Woadwaxen (Genista lydia) shines in landscapes with its vibrant yellow blooms in late spring to early summer. This small, deciduous shrub, reaching 1-2 feet tall with a spread of 2-3 feet, prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Its fine-textured foliage adorns arching branches, creating a low-mounded form, perfect for rock gardens, borders, or ground cover. Hardy, drought-tolerant, and low-maintenance, it adds a splash of color with minimal care.

Sun FullWater Low, Very LowZones 7–9Type Ground cover, ShrubClimate Temperate
Woadwaxen (Genista Lydia) — though well-drained soil is preferable

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Low, Very Low
USDA zones
7–9

Shape & size

Mature height
1–1.5 Ft.
Mature width
2–3 Ft.

Classification

Type
Ground cover, Shrub
Family
Fabaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Woadwaxen (Genista Lydia) — Genista lydia adapts well to a wide range of soil types
Woadwaxen (Genista Lydia) — scientifically known as Genista lydia; though well-drained soil is preferable, image 63
Woadwaxen (Genista Lydia) — Woadwaxen (Genista lydia) shines in landscapes with its vibrant yellow blooms in late spring to early summer; its, image 57
Woadwaxen (Genista Lydia) — scientifically known as Genista lydia; though well-drained soil is preferable
Woadwaxen (Genista Lydia) — the plant retains its dense; though well-drained soil is preferable, image 71
Woadwaxen (Genista Lydia) — ground cover / shrub for full; resilient presence in the garden
Woadwaxen (Genista Lydia) — Woadwaxen (Genista lydia) shines in landscapes with its vibrant yellow blooms in late spring to early summer; its, image 85
Woadwaxen (Genista Lydia) — Flowering primarily in late spring to early summer; resilient presence in the garden, image 68
Woadwaxen (Genista Lydia) — as its flowers are attractive to bees; which serve as an exquisite backdrop to its vivid yellow blooms, image 78
Woadwaxen (Genista Lydia) — Hardy in USDA Zones 5 through 8; its fine-textured foliage adorns arching branches, image 77
Woadwaxen (Genista Lydia) — spreads out to an approximate width of 2 to 3 feet
Woadwaxen (Genista Lydia) — It is particularly drought-tolerant once established; though well-drained soil is preferable
Woadwaxen (Genista Lydia) — prefers full sun and well-drained soil; though well-drained soil is preferable
Woadwaxen (Genista Lydia) — creating a low-mounded form; its fine-textured foliage adorns arching branches, image 89
Woadwaxen (Genista Lydia) — scientifically known as Genista lydia; though well-drained soil is preferable, image 91
Woadwaxen (Genista Lydia) — creating a low-mounded form
Woadwaxen (Genista Lydia) — the spectacular pea-like blossoms cluster tightly along its arching branches; its fine-textured foliage adorns arching branches
Woadwaxen (Genista Lydia) — ground cover / shrub with yellow blooms; though well-drained soil is preferable, image 83
Woadwaxen (Genista Lydia) — reaching 1-2 feet tall with a spread of 2-3 feet; which serve as an exquisite backdrop to its vivid yellow blooms
Woadwaxen (Genista Lydia) — ground cover / shrub with yellow blooms
Woadwaxen (Genista Lydia) — though well-drained soil is preferable; which serve as an exquisite backdrop to its vivid yellow blooms
Woadwaxen (Genista Lydia) — As a low-maintenance addition to the landscape; though well-drained soil is preferable, image 79
Woadwaxen (Genista Lydia) — Its fine-textured foliage adorns arching branches; resilient presence in the garden, image 60
Woadwaxen (Genista Lydia) — as its flowers are attractive to bees; which serve as an exquisite backdrop to its vivid yellow blooms
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