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Genista pilosa 'Vancouver Gold'

Family Leguminosae-Papilionoideae
Plant Type
Zone USDA:   4a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 15 - 20 cm (6 - 8 in)
Spread 60 - 75 cm (2 - 2.5 ft)
Light full sun
Soil Moisture low to average, well-drained
Soil Type loam to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description Genista pilosa 'Vancouver Gold' (creeping broom) bears bright yellow blossoms during late spring to early summer. This plant has evergreen foliage that is greyish green in colour. Genista pilosa 'Vancouver Gold' (creeping broom) is a specimen plant and it can serve as a focal point in your garden.
Typical Uses Accent, alpine or rock garden, container, ground cover, mass planting and specimen.
Special Characteristics This plant has a natural ability to resist deer, and it is tolerant of drought and light foot traffic.