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Vancouver Gold Silkyleaf Woadwaxen

Scientific name: Genista pilosa 'Vancouver Gold'
Taxonomy
Family:Papilionaceae
Type:Groundcovers deciduous woody
Native:NO
Plant Requirements
Zone:5 to 9
Sun:Full to partial sun
Moisture:Dry
Plant Characteristics
Height:1 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 During the late spring and early summer the bright green foliage on this groundcover becomes covered with an eruption of rich golden yellow blooms, creating a stunning display.

  Morphology:
A showy deciduous ground cover growing 6”-9” tall but up to 36” across. Narrow oval leaves are borne on threadlike stems. Pea-like flowers appear in late May, lasting for 2 weeks.

  Adaptation:
Prefers a sunny or partly shaded position but will tolerate very hot and dry positions and poor soils. Prune as desired and fertilize annually with a long term slow release fertilizer. Very low water requirement once established.

  Pests:
None reported.
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