Alyssum markgrafii
Odontarrhena chalcidica
- Native to:
- Albania, Bulgaria, Greece, NW. Balkan Pen., Türkiye
Denver Botanic Gardens,Denver Botanic Gardens,İlter DEMİRHAN, Meltem GÜNGÖR, Ergul BELGE KURUTAS, Mehmet ÖZYURT
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Brassicaceae
- Genus:
- Odontarrhena
- Species:
- Odontarrhena chalcidica
- USDA Symbol:
- ALMA18
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 30 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- apr,may,jun,jul,aug
- Bloom Colors:
- yellow
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees, butterflies
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rocky, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- commonly found in serpentine soils
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
- Germination Time:
- 14–30 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate after cold stratification; surface sow on well-drained medium.