Alyssum pulvinare

Alyssum pulvinare

Native to:
Bulgaria | Greece | NW. Balkan Pen. | Romania

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Brassicaceae
Genus:
Alyssum
Species:
Alyssum pulvinare

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Subshrub
Height:
15 cm
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Months:
apr,may,jun
Bloom Colors:
yellow
Ground Cover:
Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
bees
Deer Resistant:
Yes

Source: deepseek-v4-flash

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
Germination Time:
14–28 days
Notes:
Seeds germinate readily after cold stratification; surface sow on well-drained medium.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash

ORGHPS Germination Guide: Sow @ 4C for 3 weeks, then place @ 20C.

Source: Ontario Rock Garden & Hardy Plant Society