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Silky Leaf Woodwaxen

Genista Pilosa

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Overview

The Silky Leaf Woodwaxen (Genista pilosa) is a low-growing, evergreen shrub reaching up to 2 feet in height with a spread of 3 feet. Its dense, arching branches are covered with silky, silvery-green leaves and bright yellow pea-like flowers in late spring. This hardy plant thrives in well-drained soil, prefers full sun, and is ideal for ground cover, rock gardens, or slopes, providing excellent erosion control. Hardy in USDA zones 5-8.

Sun FullWater Low, Very LowZones 5–9Type Ground cover, ShrubClimate Temperate
Silky Leaf Woodwaxen (Genista Pilosa) — evergreen shrub reaching up to 2 feet in height with a spread of 3 feet
Silky Leaf Woodwaxen (Genista Pilosa) — silky texture and a rich green colorSilky Leaf Woodwaxen (Genista Pilosa) — requiring no more than an occasional pruning to maintain shape and promote denser growth; spring brings an abundantSilky Leaf Woodwaxen (Genista Pilosa) — Genista pilosa is sure to be a client\'s delight in any garden settingSilky Leaf Woodwaxen (Genista Pilosa) — scientifically named Genista pilosa; ground cover / shrub with gold and yellow bloomsSilky Leaf Woodwaxen (Genista Pilosa) — Native to the European continentSilky Leaf Woodwaxen (Genista Pilosa) — Hardy in USDA zones 5 through 8, it can withstand temperatures down to -20°F; deciduous shrub that offers a blend+65

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Low, Very Low
USDA zones
5–9

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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Silky Leaf Woodwaxen (Genista Pilosa) — evergreen shrub reaching up to 2 feet in height with a spread of 3 feet
Silky Leaf Woodwaxen (Genista Pilosa) — silky texture and a rich green color
Silky Leaf Woodwaxen (Genista Pilosa) — requiring no more than an occasional pruning to maintain shape and promote denser growth; spring brings an abundant
Silky Leaf Woodwaxen (Genista Pilosa) — Genista pilosa is sure to be a client\'s delight in any garden setting
Silky Leaf Woodwaxen (Genista Pilosa) — scientifically named Genista pilosa; ground cover / shrub with gold and yellow blooms
Silky Leaf Woodwaxen (Genista Pilosa) — Native to the European continent
Silky Leaf Woodwaxen (Genista Pilosa) — Hardy in USDA zones 5 through 8, it can withstand temperatures down to -20°F; deciduous shrub that offers a blend
Silky Leaf Woodwaxen (Genista Pilosa) — evergreen shrub reaching up to 2 feet in height with a spread of 3 feet; native to the European continent
Silky Leaf Woodwaxen (Genista Pilosa) — This hardy plant thrives in well-drained soil, image 32
Silky Leaf Woodwaxen (Genista Pilosa) — providing excellent erosion control; shows remarkable drought tolerance
Silky Leaf Woodwaxen (Genista Pilosa) — silvery-green leaves and bright yellow pea-like flowers in late spring; gold and yellow flowers in the garden
Silky Leaf Woodwaxen (Genista Pilosa) — This hardy plant thrives in well-drained soil
Silky Leaf Woodwaxen (Genista Pilosa) — ground cover / shrub for full
Silky Leaf Woodwaxen (Genista Pilosa) — Spring brings an abundant display of bright yellow flowers; the Silky Leaf Woodwaxen (Genista pilosa) is a low-growing
Silky Leaf Woodwaxen (Genista Pilosa) — eye-catching blaze.<br><br>This Woodwaxen thrives in full sun but can also tolerate partial shade; silky texture and a
Silky Leaf Woodwaxen (Genista Pilosa) — Spring brings an abundant display of bright yellow flowers
Silky Leaf Woodwaxen (Genista Pilosa) — requiring no more than an occasional pruning to maintain shape and promote denser growth
Silky Leaf Woodwaxen (Genista Pilosa) — and is ideal for ground cover
Silky Leaf Woodwaxen (Genista Pilosa) — The Silky Leaf Woodwaxen (Genista pilosa) is a low-growing
Silky Leaf Woodwaxen (Genista Pilosa) — shows remarkable drought tolerance; requiring no more than an occasional pruning to maintain shape and promote denser
Silky Leaf Woodwaxen (Genista Pilosa) — providing excellent erosion control
Silky Leaf Woodwaxen (Genista Pilosa) — making it an ideal addition to a variety of landscape designs; with a spread of approximately 2 to 3 feet at full
Silky Leaf Woodwaxen (Genista Pilosa) — silvery-green leaves and bright yellow pea-like flowers in late spring
Silky Leaf Woodwaxen (Genista Pilosa) — arching branches are covered with silky
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