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Species: Genista lydia
(je-nis'tah li-de-ah)
Common Woadwaxen, Dyer's Greenwood
Cultivars
'Bangle', 'Lemon Spreader'
Ornamental Characteristics
Environmental Characteristics
Size: Shrub < 4 feet, Groundcover
Light: Full sun
Height: 8
Hardy To Zone: 6a
Leaves: Deciduous
Soil Ph: Can tolerate acid to alkaline soil
(pH 5.0 to 8.0)
Shape: low, spreading shrub
Salt Tolerance:
Ornamental Other: Thrives in hot
sunny spots of low fertility
Environmental Other: bright yellow flowers
in early summer
Moisture Tolerance:
Consistently moist, well-drained soil;
Occasional periods of dry soil; Prolonged
periods of dry soil
See graphic below
Insect Disease
Additional Other
none serious
Native to Europe and Western Asia; good
low growing plant; may be pruned after a
first bloom for a second bloom.
Moisture Tolerance
Occasionally saturated or
very wet soil
Consistently moist, welldrained soil
Occasional periods of dry
soil
Prolonged periods of dry
soil
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Photos
Genista lydia - Habit, Flowers
Genista lydia - Bark
Genista lydia - Habit
Genista lydia - Flowers
Genista lydia - Habit
Genista lydia - Habit
Genista lydia - Habit
Genista lydia - Habit
Genista lydia - Habit, Flowers
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