Alyssum montanum 'Luna'
Also Known As
- Luna Mountain Alyssum
Plant type
perennial, groundcover
size
- H: 4"-6"
- W: 12"-18"
planting zones
- 3a-9b
Alyssum montanum 'Luna' plant details
Alyssum montanum 'Luna' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover with blue and green foliage. In spring and summer yellow flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Alyssum montanum 'Luna'
- Plant type: perennial groundcover
- Plant family: brassicaceae
- Foliage: evergreen blue and green
- Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 4 IN - 6 IN - tall
- Flowers: yellow blooms in spring and summer
- Uses: rock garden, showy
GROWING CONDITIONS for Alyssum montanum 'Luna'
- USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: regular - low
- Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained
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Gardening facts about Alyssum montanum 'Luna' plant
How to Grow Alyssum montanum 'Luna'
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- regular - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- adaptable
- average
- lean
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
- blue
Flower Color
- yellow
Wildlife
- bees
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- spring
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
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Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
3a-9b
Size
Height: 5"-8"
Width: 8"-12"
- sun
- regular - drought tolerant
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Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
4a-9b
Size
Height: 12"-18"
Width: 12"-15"
- sun
- regular - drought tolerant
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Plant Type
Perennial, Groundcover
Zones
4a-9a
Size
Height: 4"-6"
Width: 8"-12"
- sun
- regular - drought tolerant
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Plant Type
Perennial, Groundcover
Zones
3b-9b
Size
Height: 6"-8"
Width: 12"-18"
- sun - mostly sun
- regular - drought tolerant
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Plant Type
Perennial, Groundcover
Zones
4a-10b
Size
Height: 6"-12"
Width: 12"-24"
- sun - mostly sun
- regular - drought tolerant
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