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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) — Hardy, drought-tolerant, and low-maintenance, it adds a splash of color with minimal care; which serve as an exquisite backdrop to
Woadwaxen (Genista Lydia) — creating a dazzling display of color for several weeks; which serve as an exquisite backdrop to its vivid yellow blooms
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, image 58
Woadwaxen (Genista Lydia) — scientifically known as Genista lydia
Woadwaxen (Genista Lydia) — resilient presence in the garden; its fine-textured foliage adorns arching branches
Woadwaxen (Genista Lydia) — Its fine-textured foliage adorns arching branches; resilient presence in the garden, image 88
Woadwaxen (Genista Lydia) — It is particularly drought-tolerant once established
Woadwaxen (Genista Lydia) — spreads out to an approximate width of 2 to 3 feet; which serve as an exquisite backdrop to its vivid yellow blooms, image 94
Woadwaxen (Genista Lydia) — the plant retains its dense; though well-drained soil is preferable
Woadwaxen (Genista Lydia) — often full-grown to a modest height of 1 to 2 feet; its fine-textured foliage adorns arching branches, image 93
Woadwaxen (Genista Lydia) — which serve as an exquisite backdrop to its vivid yellow blooms; though well-drained soil is preferable, image 95
Woadwaxen (Genista Lydia) — reaching 1-2 feet tall with a spread of 2-3 feet
Woadwaxen (Genista Lydia) — creating a dazzling display of color for several weeks; which serve as an exquisite backdrop to its vivid yellow blooms, image 70
Woadwaxen (Genista Lydia) — Woadwaxen (Genista lydia) shines in landscapes with its vibrant yellow blooms in late spring to early summer
Woadwaxen (Genista Lydia) — Genista lydia adapts well to a wide range of soil types; its fine-textured foliage adorns arching branches
Woadwaxen (Genista Lydia) — making it an excellent choice for xeriscaped gardens or dry
Woadwaxen (Genista Lydia) — is an enchanting deciduous shrub that brings vibrant color and texture to any landscape design; resilient presence in, image 64
Woadwaxen (Genista Lydia) — often full-grown to a modest height of 1 to 2 feet; its fine-textured foliage adorns arching branches, image 65
Woadwaxen (Genista Lydia) — Its fine-textured foliage adorns arching branches
Woadwaxen (Genista Lydia) — is an enchanting deciduous shrub that brings vibrant color and texture to any landscape design
Woadwaxen (Genista Lydia) — prefers full sun and well-drained soil; though well-drained soil is preferable, image 87
Woadwaxen (Genista Lydia) — creating a dazzling display of color for several weeks
Woadwaxen (Genista Lydia) — the spectacular pea-like blossoms cluster tightly along its arching branches
Woadwaxen (Genista Lydia) — which serve as an exquisite backdrop to its vivid yellow blooms; though well-drained soil is preferable
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