Alyssum_gmelinii

<i>Alyssum montanum</i>

Alyssum montanum

Species of flowering plant

Alyssum montanum is a species of flowering plant belonging to the family Brassicaceae.[2] It is an evergreen, prostrate perennial with small, hairy, greyish leaves.[3] It typically grows to 10-15 centimeters tall and 30-45 centimeters across.[4] It produces tiny, yellow, fragrant flowers from May to July.[5] These flowers are typically 4-6 centimeters across and borne in dense racemes.[6]

Quick Facts Alyssum montanum, Scientific classification ...

It is native to France, Switzerland, and Germany.[2] It grows best in full sun with good drainage, and is drought tolerant once established.[4] It's suitable for USDA hardiness zones 3–9, but may be susceptible to aphids and root rot.[7]

Subspecies:

  • Alyssum montanum subsp. gmelinii (Jord. & Fourr.) Hegi & E.Schmid (synonym: Alyssum gmelinii Jord.)[8]

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    "Alyssum montanum | mountain madwort/RHS Gardening". www.rhs.org.uk. Retrieved 2021-04-27.
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    "Plant Profile for Alyssum montanum Mountain Gold - Mountain Gold Alyssum Perennial". www.perennials.com. Retrieved 2021-04-28.
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    "Alyssum montanum - Beth Chatto's Plants & Gardens". www.bethchatto.co.uk. Retrieved 2021-04-28.
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    "Alyssum gmelinii Jord". www.worldfloraonline.org. Retrieved 10 February 2021.
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