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Silkyleaf Woadwaxen

Scientific name: Genista pilosa
Taxonomy
Family:Papilionaceae
Type:Groundcovers deciduous woody
Native:NO
Plant Requirements
Zone:5 to 7
Sun:Full to partial sun
Moisture:Dry
Plant Characteristics
Height:2 ft
Width:3 ft
Bloom:Showy flowers
Bloom Time:May to June
Bloom Color:Yellow
Additional Characteristics
Trees


Fruit

Leaves


Bark
Wildlife value

Poisonous
Description Silkyleaf Woadwaxen is grown for its dense profusion of yellow, pea-like flowers appearing in late spring. At the height of bloom the entire plant becomes a sea of yellow. Also known as Silky-Leaf Broom

  Morphology:
This deciduous groundcover attains a height of 1’-1.5’ with a spread of 2’-3’.

Leaves are arranged in an alternate fashion and are ¼” to ½” long. With the narrow margins folded upward the silvery haired leaves stand in contrast to the grayish green stems.

Yellow flowers are borne on 2 to 6" racemes on the tips of new growth in early summer.

  Adaptation:
This species prefers partial to full sun, and does best on sandy soils.

  Pests:
None reported.
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