Genista sagittalis

A semi-shrub or dwarf shrub that forms carpets, 0.1-0.2 m tall, somewhat prostrate, evergreen shoots with two lengthways strips and a few lanceolate, weak leaflets; basic shoots creeping and lignifying.

Golden yellow in numerous racemes, May or June.

Shallow to moderately deep, creeping runners, collect nitrogen.

Full sun, needs warmth, prefers mild areas but is frost hardy.

On acidic or neutral, well drained, humic and mineral soil, moderately dry to fresh; not too nutritious.

Zone 6b