Alyssum serpyllifolium

Odontarrhena serpyllifolia

Native to:
Algeria, France, Morocco, Portugal, Spain, Tunisia

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Brassicaceae
Genus:
Odontarrhena
Species:
Odontarrhena serpyllifolia
USDA Symbol:
ALSE8

Growth Characteristics

Height:
25 cm
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Months:
may,jun,jul
Bloom Colors:
yellow
Ground Cover:
Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
bees
Deer Resistant:
Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
Germination Time:
14–28 days
Notes:
Seeds germinate readily after cold stratification. Light may improve germination.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI