Berteroa Species, Bunny's Ears, Hoary Alyssum, Hoary False Madwort

Berteroaincana

Family
Brassicaceae (brass-ih-KAY-see-ee)
Genus
Berteroa (ber-TER-oh-a)
Species
incana (in-KAN-nuh)
Synonym
Alyssum incanum
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Hardiness
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)
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Biennials
Perennials
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Blue-Green
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Regional

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

Saint Helen, Michigan

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Gardener's Notes:

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neutral
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negatives
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Saint Cloud, MN (Zone 4b) | November 2007 | negative

On Minnesota DNR invasive list
"Ecological Threat:
Hoary alyssum, a native of Europe, does not pose a threat to intact nat...Read More

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| September 2003 | negative

This plant can be toxic to horses if ingested, causing stocking up, depression, and in some cases even death.

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