Alyssum serpyllifolium
Odontarrhena serpyllifolia
- Native to:
- Algeria, France, Morocco, Portugal, Spain, Tunisia
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