Alyssum
Alyssum simplex
- Native to:
- Albania, Bulgaria, China, Cyprus, East Aegean Is., France, Greece, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Kazakhstan, Kriti, Krym, Lebanon-Syria, North Caucasus, NW. Balkan Pen., Palestine, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Sardegna, Sicilia, Sinai, Spain, Transcaucasus, Türkiye, Türkiye-in-Europe, Turkmenistan, Ukraine
iNaturalist: © matsonburger (iNaturalist #60858560)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Brassicaceae
- Genus:
- Alyssum
- Species:
- Alyssum simplex
- USDA Symbol:
- ALSI8
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Annual
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 30 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- apr,may,jun
- Bloom Colors:
- yellow
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees, small insects
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- dry, rocky, well-drained soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 8.0 (neutral to slightly alkaline)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- prefers calcareous soils
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 7–21 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate readily at moderate temperatures with adequate light exposure.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI