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Alyssum montanum

mountain madwort

An evergreen, prostrate perennial with small, hairy, grey leaves. Spherical flowerheads of soft yellow, scented flowers are borne in summer. Height to 15cm

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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Loam
Sand
Moisture
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pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green Grey Silver
Summer Yellow Green Grey Silver
Autumn Green Grey Silver
Winter Green Grey Silver
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

South–facing or West–facing or ·¡²¹²õ³Ù–f²¹³¦¾±²Ô²µ

Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H6
Botanical details
Family
Brassicaceae
Native to the UK
No
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Matforming
Genus

Alyssum can be annuals or evergreen perennials or sub-shrubs, with simple leaves and short racemes of small, 4-petalled yellow or white flowers in early summer

Name status

Correct

Plant range
Europe

How to grow

Cultivation

Prefers a sunny, well-drained situation; ideally suited to rock garden conditions

Propagation

Propagate by softwood cutting or by propagate by seed

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Rock garden
Pruning

Cut back lightly after flowering

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

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