Woadwaxen

Genista Lydia

Design with this plant

Overview

Woadwaxen (Genista lydia) shines in landscapes with its vibrant yellow blooms in late spring to early summer. This small, deciduous shrub, reaching 1-2 feet tall with a spread of 2-3 feet, prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Its fine-textured foliage adorns arching branches, creating a low-mounded form, perfect for rock gardens, borders, or ground cover. Hardy, drought-tolerant, and low-maintenance, it adds a splash of color with minimal care.

Sun FullWater Low, Very LowZones 7–9Climate Temperate

Woadwaxen (Genista Lydia) — creating a low-mounded form

Culture

Sun: Full
Water: Low, Very Low
USDA zones: 7–9

Shape & size

Mature height: 1–1.5 Ft.
Mature width: 2–3 Ft.

Classification

Family: Fabaceae
Climate: Temperate

See full data, regional cultivation notes, full-resolution photos, and design tools. Build a client presentation around this plant.

Start your 14-day trial

Photos (97)

Woadwaxen (Genista Lydia) — spreads out to an approximate width of 2 to 3 feet; which serve as an exquisite backdrop to its vivid yellow blooms, image 94

Related plants

Annual Lupine, Bicolored Lupine (Lupinus Bicolor) — The Bicolored Lupine (Lupinus bicolor) is a vibrant annual

Annual Lupine, Bicolored Lupine

Lupinus Bicolor

Full · Zones 7–10

Russian Pea Shrub (Caragana frutex) — The Russian Pea Shrub, Caragana frutex, is a hardy deciduous legume, maturing to 12-15 ft

Russian Pea Shrub

Caragana frutex

Full · Zones 2–7

Golden Locust (Robinia Pseudoacacia 'Frisia') — commonly known as the Golden Locust

Golden Locust

Robinia Pseudoacacia 'Frisia'

Full · Zones 3–10

Chilean Mesquite (Prosopis Chilensis) — The Chilean Mesquite (Prosopis chilensis) is a drought-tolerant

Chilean Mesquite

Prosopis Chilensis

Full · Zones 8–11

Spiny Smoke Tree (Psorothamnus Spinosus) — growing 5-10 feet tall with an equal spread

Spiny Smoke Tree

Psorothamnus Spinosus

Full · Zones 9–10

Grape Soda Lupine (Lupinus Excubitus) — This drought-tolerant native stands 2-3 feet tall and thrives in well-drained soils

Grape Soda Lupine

Lupinus Excubitus

Full · Zones 9–10