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Genista pilosa 'Vancouver Gold'

Also Known As

  • Vancouver Gold Creeping Gold
  • Vancouver Gold Woadwaxen

Plant type

shrub, groundcover

size

  • H: 1'
  • W: 7'

planting zones

  • 5a-9b

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Genista pilosa 'Vancouver Gold' plant details

Genista pilosa 'Vancouver Gold' is a broadleaf deciduous groundcover shrub with green foliage. In summer yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and regular - occasional water.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Genista pilosa 'Vancouver Gold'

Plant type: groundcover shrub
Plant family: fabaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 7 FT wide, 1 FT tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in summer
Uses: dwarf, rock garden, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Genista pilosa 'Vancouver Gold'

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular - occasional

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Trailing branches covered with rich yellow blooms in late spring slowly form undulating mounds; tiny dark-green leaves. S/M-D
An excellent compact growing clone seldom exceeding a foot in height (the species can reach 4') but with much wider spread with yellow flowers in great abundance, this is a great landscape plant for dry sandy sites.

Gardening facts about Genista pilosa 'Vancouver Gold' plant

How to Grow Genista pilosa 'Vancouver Gold'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular - occasional

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • yellow
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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