Border Gem border forsythia
Forsythia viridissima 'Border Gem'
USDA zones5 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size9 to 12 inches tall18 to 24 inches wide
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Habit
- Arching
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Bloom color
- Yellow-green
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay
Garden uses
Notes
'Border Gem' border forsythia (Forsythia viridissima 'Border Gem') is a shrub for borders, hedges, and foundation plantings. It is hardy to USDA zone 5, or down to -20°F (-29°C). This plant likes full or part sun, average moisture, and sandy, loamy, or clay soil. It blooms yellow-green in early to late spring on arching stems. Deer usually look elsewhere for a meal. Drought and salt do not bother it, so it suits tough spots.
Pairs well with Lilac, Sedge, and Ornamental onion.