Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Brassicaceae

Genus:

Alyssum

Species:

Alyssum bornmuelleri

USDA Symbol:

ALBO7

Growth Characteristics

Height:

20 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

apr,may,jun

Bloom Colors:

yellow

Ground Cover:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, butterflies

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fragrant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rocky, well-drained calcareous soil

pH:

6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

native to mountainous regions, prefers limestone

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

7–21 days

Notes:

Surface sow or barely cover seeds; germination best at 15-20°C with light exposure.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI