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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