Mountain Alyssum

Alyssumwulfenianum

Family
Brassicaceae (brass-ih-KAY-see-ee)
Genus
Alyssum (al-ISS-um)
Species
wulfenianum (wulf-en-ee-AY-num)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Deciduous
Provides Winter Interest
This plant is resistant to deer
Succulent
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)
USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Bloom Color
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Bronze
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

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

Knik-Fairview, Alaska

Lakes, Alaska

Meadow Lakes, Alaska

Tanaina, Alaska

Wasilla, Alaska

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Gardener's Notes:

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neutral
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ROSLINDALE, MA | February 2015 | neutral

An alpine that does not like hot humid summers where the night temperature often remains above 70F, as in the southeastern US south of Z6...Read More

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Calgary, AB (Zone 3b) | November 2008 | positive

An evergreen ground cover that is native to the southeastern Alps. Ranges from completely prostrate to about 5 inches high, with bright ...Read More

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