Family: Fabaceae
Scientific Name: Genista lydia
Common Name: Lydia Broom, Lydian Broom, Lydia Woadwaxen
Description | A small shrub with masses of electric yellow flowers. Best grown in full sun, dry gardens. |
Pronunciation | (je-NIS-tah)(LIE-dee-ah) |
Plant Type | All Plants, Shrubs Deciduous |
Hardiness Zone | (3)4-7 |
Sunlight | full |
Moisture | average, dry |
Soil & Site | well drained |
Temperature | likes hot |
Flowers | yellow, pea-like, borne on erect racemes |
Leaves | simple or trifoliate, green |
Dimensions | 1-2 by 2-3 feet, loose arching, trailing growth form |
Propagation | acid stratified seeds, cuttings |
Native Site | East Balkans, Syria |
Author's Notes | I have seen this shrub blooming on many occasions. When covered with bright yellow flowers it is stunning. |
Notes & Reference | #01-Manual of Woody Landscape Plants (Michael Dirr), RHS web site |
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