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Genista pilosa Gold Flash
Common Name: Gold Flash Broom
Genista pilosa ‘Gold Flash’ — commonly called Gold Flash Broom — is a low-growing, semi-evergreen shrub valued for its bright spring flowers and spreading, groundcover habit. It forms a dense, prostrate mat of fine, green stems with small, sparse leaves, creating a soft, textured appearance. In mid to late spring, the plant is covered in vibrant golden-yellow, pea-like flowers that provide a bold splash of color across the landscape. Mature Size: Width: 3–4 ft Height: 6–12 in USDA Zones: 5a–8b Light: Full sun Soil: Well-drained soils; thrives in sandy, rocky, or poor soils Water: Low; highly drought tolerant once established Wildlife: Attracts bees; deer resistant Features & Landscape Uses: Form: Low, spreading shrub with a prostrate, mat-forming habit Bright yellow spring flowers provide strong seasonal color Excellent for slopes, rock gardens, and groundcover Thrives in dry, poor soils where many plants struggle Adds texture and color to sunny, well-drained sites Maintenance: Prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape Avoid heavy pruning into old wood Requires excellent drainage; avoid wet soils .
| Plant Type: | Perennial |
| Width: | 3-4' |
| Height: | 6-12" |
| Fragrant: | Yes |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Zone: | 5 - 8 |
| Deer Resistant: | Yes |
| Salt Tolerant: | No |
| Drought Tolerant: | Yes |
| Attract: | Butterflies, Bees |
| Exposure: | Full Sun |
| Bloom Time: | Summer |
| Landscape/Use: | Groundcover, Mass Planting |
| Shape: | Low Spreading |
| Soil Type | Sandy, Well Drained, Average |
| Flower Color: | Yellow |
| Leaf Color: | Green |
| Fall Color: | Green |