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    Alyssum oschtenicum

    Also Known As

    • Basket of Gold

    Plant type

    perennial, groundcover

    size

    • H: 2"-4"
    • W: 9"-12"

    planting zones

    • 4a-9b

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    Alyssum oschtenicum plant details

    Alyssum oschtenicum is a broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover with blue and green foliage. In spring yellow flowers emerge. Attracts bees 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, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Alyssum oschtenicum

    Plant type: perennial groundcover
    Plant family: brassicaceae
    Foliage: evergreen blue and green
    Mature size: 9 IN - 12 IN - wide, 2 IN - 4 IN - tall
    Flowers: yellow blooms in spring

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Alyssum oschtenicum

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

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    A rare endemic collected by Pavelka from limestone screes in the Western Caucasus at 2400m, the small gray 5-15cm stems creep or flop to form delightful mats tipped with compact heads of yellow flowers. ZONE 4

    By: Arrowhead Alpines

    Gardening facts about Alyssum oschtenicum plant

    How to Grow Alyssum oschtenicum

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rocky
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green
      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • yellow

    • Wildlife

      • bees
      • butterflies
      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    Alyssum markgrafii

    aka Basket of Gold

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 12"-18"

    Width: 12"-15"

    • sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
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    Alyssum ovirense

    aka Basket of Gold

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Groundcover

    Zones

    4a-9a

    Size

    Height: 4"-6"

    Width: 8"-12"

    • sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
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    Aurinia saxatilis 'Summit'

    aka Alyssum saxatile 'Summit', Alyssum saxitile 'Summit', Basket of Gold

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Groundcover

    Zones

    3b-9b

    Size

    Height: 6"-8"

    Width: 12"-18"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
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    Aurinia saxatilis

    aka Alyssum saxatile, Aurinia saxitilis, Basket of Gold, Gold Alyssum, Gold Dust Alyssum

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Groundcover

    Zones

    4a-10b

    Size

    Height: 6"-12"

    Width: 12"-24"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Aurinia saxatilis flower by Karl Gercens III
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    Hormathophylla spinosa

    aka Alyssum spinosum, Ptilotrichum spinosum, Madwort

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Groundcover

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 9"-12"

    Width: 12"-15"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Hormathophylla spinosa flower by Cistus Nursery
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