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Genista lydia

Genista Broom

Plant photo of: Genista lydia
Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        Photographer: Normans/Steve Mullany

 

Description

Prostrate Genista is a low growing, partially deciduous shrublet hovering 2' high with a spreading growth habit. It has many yellow flowers that appear in spring and summer. It is drought tolerant. -Cornflower Farms

 

Sun

Full

Water

Low, Medium

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained, Dry

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Make sure ponds and water features aren't leaking, splash out is minimized, and water for streams and waterfalls is recirculated.

Keeping water surface areas small and partially shaded will also reduce evaporation.