Alyssum montanum

Also Known As

Aurinia saxatilis 'Montanum'
Basket of Gold
Gold Alyssum
Gold Dust

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 4"-6"
W: 12"-18"

planting zones

4a-9b

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Alyssum montanum plant details

Alyssum montanum is a broadleaf evergreen or semi-evergreen perennial with blue and green foliage. In spring mustard and yellow flowers emerge. Attracts bees, beneficial insects and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. 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

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: brassicaceae
Foliage: evergreen or semi-evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 4 IN - 6 IN - tall
Flowers: mustard and yellow blooms in spring
Uses: rock garden, showy, spreading

GROWING CONDITIONS for Alyssum montanum

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A perennial ground cover with fine foliage covered with masses of fragrant gold flowers in spring..will spread or cascade over wall. low growing 4-6 inches

By: Accents for Home and Garden

Gardening facts about Alyssum montanum plant

How to Grow Alyssum montanum

Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- regular - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- average
- lean
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant

Features

Foliage Color
- green
- blue
Flower Color
- yellow
- mustard
Wildlife
- beneficial insects
- bees
- butterflies
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen
- semi-evergreen