Low mounding shrub with bright yellow flowers. Drought tolerant and deer resistant.

Family: Fabaceae

Genus: Genista

Scientific Designation: Genista lydia

Soil Type: Sandy, rocky, well-drained

Edible Fruit Bearing or Ornamental?: Ornamental

Preferred Soil pH:6.0 to 7.5

Light Requirements: Full sun

Watering Requirements: Low

Hardiness Zone: 5 to 8

Height: 0.3 to 0.6 m

Spread: 0.6 to 1 m

Soil Drainage Requirements: Excellent drainage required

Fertilizer Recommendation: Do not fertilize; thrives in poor soil

Manitoba Specific Climate Notes: Marginally hardy; best treated as an annual or protected perennial in Manitoba.