Hormathophylla, Alyssum, Spiny Madwort 'Roseum'

Hormathophyllaspinosa

Family
Brassicaceae (brass-ih-KAY-see-ee)
Species
spinosa (spy-NO-suh)
Synonym
Alyssum spinosum
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Evergreen
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)
Bloom Color
Pink
Rose/Mauve
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Perennials
Shrubs
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Bronze
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

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

Parker, Colorado

Warrensville, North Carolina

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Boone, NC (Zone 4b) | August 2005 | positive

Was very easy to start from seed, and was quick to bloom. It has continued to bloom for over a month, in beautiful shades of pink. It l...Read More

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