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Silkyleaf Broom Woadwaxen
Genista pilosa
Silkyleaf Broom Woadwaxen
In stock · from $33.99
A dense low growing mat of tiny evergreen leaves becomes a showy display of bright yellow flowers in spring. Tolerates light foot traffic. Drought tolerant and easy to care for. Spreads by rhizomes and is great as groundcover. Does well on slopes and can help stabilize soil. Will become leggy and sparce in shade with notably reduced blooming.
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Plant facts
Sizes and prices
Retail prices; trade pricing for wholesale accounts. Availability updates hourly; stock last changed 2026-09-22.
Good to know
- Waterwise — suited to low-water landscapes once established.
- Attracts pollinators.
- Fragrant.
- Tolerates rock mulch.
- Suitable for Utah Lake secondary water systems.
Quick answers
How big does Silkyleaf Broom Woadwaxen get?
About 2' tall and 3' wide at maturity.
How much sun does Silkyleaf Broom Woadwaxen need?
Full Sun (6+ hours).
How much water does Silkyleaf Broom Woadwaxen need?
Low water use — it is one of our waterwise plants.
Will Silkyleaf Broom Woadwaxen grow in Utah and the Intermountain West?
It is rated hardy to USDA zone 5, so it suits sites in zone 5 or warmer. The Salt Lake Valley floor is mostly zone 7; benches, mountain valleys and high plains in Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado and Wyoming are colder, often zones 3–6, so check the zone for your site.
Where can I buy Silkyleaf Broom Woadwaxen in Utah?
Progressive Plants in Copperton, Utah has it in stock, from $33.99. Homeowners can order online for pickup at the farm or local delivery; landscape contractors can have it shipped across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada.
Can landscape contractors buy Silkyleaf Broom Woadwaxen wholesale?
Yes. Landscape contractors and architects with a Progressive Plants wholesale account get trade pricing, bulk ordering and shipping across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada on our own trucks or by freight ($1,500 minimum outside our local delivery area). Apply at progressiveplants.com/wholesaleapp.html or call 801-565-7333.
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