Gold Flash Silkyleaf Broom Woadwaxen
Genista pilosa 'Gold Flash'
Silkyleaf Broom Woadwaxen
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Low-growing shrub with small green leaves and bright yellow flowers in summer. Tolerates some light foot traffic and makes an excellent groundcover in dry, sunny locations.
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Plant facts
Good to know
- Waterwise — suited to low-water landscapes once established.
- Deer resistant.
- A good park-strip plant (Flip the Strip collection).
- Low maintenance.
- Tolerates rock mulch.
- Suitable for Utah Lake secondary water systems.
Quick answers
How big does Gold Flash Silkyleaf Broom Woadwaxen get?
About 6-12" tall and 36" wide at maturity.
How much sun does Gold Flash Silkyleaf Broom Woadwaxen need?
Full Sun (6+ hours).
How much water does Gold Flash Silkyleaf Broom Woadwaxen need?
Low water use — it is one of our waterwise plants.
Will Gold Flash Silkyleaf Broom Woadwaxen grow in Utah and the Intermountain West?
It is rated hardy to USDA zone 3, so it suits sites in zone 3 or warmer, which covers most of the region. 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.
Is Gold Flash Silkyleaf Broom Woadwaxen deer resistant?
Yes, deer usually leave it alone.
Where can I buy Gold Flash Silkyleaf Broom Woadwaxen in Utah?
Progressive Plants in Copperton, Utah carries it, but it is not available right now. You can join the waitlist to hear when it's back.
Can landscape contractors buy Gold Flash 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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