Genista lydia
Lydia Broom, Lydia Woodwaxen
Family: Fabaceae Pea
| Type | Shrub, groundcover |
| USDA Hardiness range | 6A - 7B |
| Exposure | Full sun |
| Bloom color | Yellow |
| Bloom time | Summer |
| Water needs | Moist |
| Landscape uses | Border, container, foundation, ground cover, massing |
| Height | 8" to 12" / 20cm to 30cm |
| Spread | 36" to 4' / 90cm to 1.20m |
| Growth rate | Moderate |
| Persistence | Deciduous |
| Leaf color | Green |
| Fruit color | n/a |
| Soil pH requirements | Acidic, neutral, alkaline, slightly alkaline |
| Soil type | Sandy, clay, loamy |
| Form | Rounded, upright or erect |