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Alyssum

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Family

Brassicaceae (brass-ih-KAY-see-ee)

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Genus

Alyssum (al-ISS-um)

Info

Synonym

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Unknown - Tell us

Height

under 6 in. (15 cm)

Spacing

9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Pale Yellow

Bright Yellow

Bloom Time

Mid Spring

Late Spring/Early Summer

Other Details

Category

Alpines and Rock Gardens

Groundcovers

Perennials

Water Requirements

Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Foliage Color

Bronze

Where to Grow

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Characteristics

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Size

Unknown - Tell us

Other details

Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements

Unknown - Tell us

Patent Information

Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods

By dividing the rootball

From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse

From seed; stratify if sowing indoors

By simple layering

By stooling or mound layering

Seed Collecting

Unknown - Tell us

Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Palmer, Alaska

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Palmer, AK (Zone 3b) | April 2012 | positive

Grew this from seed acquired through the NARGS Seed Exchange. It has survived more than five Alaskan winters, including one several years...Read More

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