Genista lydia
Lydian broom
Flower Color
Description
A compact, deciduous dwarf shrub with slender, arching or trailing grey-green branches and small green foliage. Masses of pea-like, bright yellow flowers, in terminal clusters appear in early summer
Mature Height
0.5m
Mature Spread
1m
Plant Characteristics
Foliage
Deciduous
Growth Habit
Cascading
Growth Speed
Slow · 0.1 m/yr
Soil Texture
ChalkClayLoamSand
Soil pH
AcidAlkalineNeutral
Soil Moisture
Well-drained
Hardiness (RHS)
H7
Hardiness (USDA)
Zones 5-9
Flowering Season
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Key Features
Drought resistantCity and courtyard gardensCoastalCottage and informal gardenGravel gardenLow MaintenanceGround coverBanks and slopes