Groundcovers
Genista pilosa (Silkyleaf Broo)
Genista pilosa
Also known as Silky-Leaf Broom
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About This Plant
Genista pilosa (Silkyleaf Broo), 'Silkyleaf Broo', is valued in PNW gardens for its character and seasonal interest.
A groundcover plant , fills horizontal space with foliage and (often) flowers, suppresses weeds, and stabilizes soil.
Varies by species suits this plant. Plant in well-drained soil. Hardy USDA Zone varies. Spacing and care vary by species. Many spread by rhizome or stolon to fill in over 1 to 2 seasons.
For Pacific Northwest native alternatives, browse our PNW Natives collection , Mahonia aquifolium, Aquilegia formosa, Tellima grandiflora, and many more support local pollinators and wildlife.
Plant Details
- Botanical
- Genista pilosa
- Common name
- Silky-Leaf Broom
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Foliage type
- Semi-evergreen
- Mature size
- 12-18 in tall × 3-5 ft wide
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Bloom time
- Late spring
- Bloom color
- Green
- Foliage color
- Green
Care Notes
Garden Attributes
- Pacific NW native
- Deer resistant
- Coastal suitable
- Grown organically
- Pollinator value: Bees, Bumblebees, Native bees
- Wildlife: Pollinator support
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