Alyssum tortuosum

Odontarrhena tortuosa

Native to:
Bulgaria, China, Czechia-Slovakia, Greece, Hungary, Iran, Kazakhstan, Krym, Lebanon-Syria, North Caucasus, NW. Balkan Pen., Romania, Russia, Transcaucasus, Türkiye, Türkiye-in-Europe, Turkmenistan, Ukraine

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Brassicaceae
Genus:
Odontarrhena
Species:
Odontarrhena tortuosa
USDA Symbol:
ALTO4

Growth Characteristics

Height:
30 cm
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Months:
apr,may,jun
Bloom Colors:
yellow
Ground Cover:
Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
bees
Deer Resistant:
Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
rocky, well-drained calcareous soil
pH:
6.5 - 8.0 (neutral to slightly alkaline)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
dry to moderate
Notes:
thrives in limestone-rich areas

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
Germination Time:
14–28 days

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI