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Lydia Broom

Genista lydia 'Select'

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Product Description

Electric yellow flowers in late spring on improved branching and texture make this an exciting Proven Winners® introduction. Great in mass for the spring garden. Little care is needed but may be trimmed after flowering. Excellent texture. Deer resistant. Drought and heat tolerant. Can be used as a groundcover, container plant, mass or border planting or in rock gardens. Cascades excellently over a walls. This is a very interesting addition to perennial gardens or along the edge of mixed borders. It has a fantastic texture even when not in bloom.
Hardy to -30°F
Maximum Elevation: 7,000 ft.

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Description Electric yellow flowers in late spring on improved branching and texture make this an exciting Proven Winners® introduction. Great in mass for the spring garden. Little care is needed but may be trimmed after flowering. Excellent texture. Deer resistant. Drought and heat tolerant. Can be used as a groundcover, container plant, mass or border planting or in rock gardens. Cascades excellently over a walls. This is a very interesting addition to perennial gardens or along the edge of mixed borders. It has a fantastic texture even when not in bloom. Hardy to -30°F Maximum Elevation: 7,000 ft.
SKU GEN-LYD
Mature Size (generic) SHRUB (Under 2')
Foliage Color Dark Green
Fall Color None
Flowering Season Spring, Summer
Growth Rate Moderate
Light Needs Full Sun
USDA Hardiness Zone 4, 5, 6, 7
Water Needs Low
Mature Height 12-24 in.
Mature Width 18-24 in.
Name Lydia Broom
Flower Color Group Yellow