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Genistapilosa

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Family

Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Genista (jih-NIS-tuh)

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Species

pilosa (pil-OH-suh)

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Synonym

Genista decumbens

Genista repens

Genistoides tuberculata

Spartium pilosum

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Deciduous

Height

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)

USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Bright Yellow

Bloom Time

Late Spring/Early Summer

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