Desert Madwort
Alyssum desertorum
- Native to:
- Afghanistan, Albania, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, China, Czechia-Slovakia, Egypt, Greece, Hungary, India, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Kazakhstan, Krym, Lebanon-Syria, North Caucasus, NW. Balkan Pen., Pakistan, Palestine, Poland, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Tadzhikistan, Transcaucasus, Türkiye, Türkiye-in-Europe, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Brassicaceae
- Genus:
- Alyssum
- Species:
- Alyssum desertorum
- USDA Symbol:
- ALDE
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Annual
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 30 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- mar,apr,may,jun
- Bloom Colors:
- yellow
Reported Fauna Sightings
Bees: Hunt's bumble bee (Bombus huntii)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Salt Tolerant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 8.0 (neutral to slightly alkaline)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to arid and semi-arid regions
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 7–21 days
- Notes:
- Germinates readily at cool temperatures in spring or fall. Requires light for germination.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI