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Alyssum repens
Also Known As
- Creeping Madwort
Plant type
perennial, groundcover
size
- H: 4"-6"
- W: 12"-18"
planting zones
- 6a-9b
Alyssum repens plant details
Alyssum repens is a broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover with green and white foliage. In spring orange and yellow flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts bees, beneficial insects and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Alyssum repens
- Plant type: perennial groundcover
- Plant family: brassicaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green and white
- Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 4 IN - 6 IN - tall
- Flowers: orange and yellow blooms in spring
- Uses: rock garden, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Alyssum repens
- USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat and verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained
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By: Agnieszka Kwiecień
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By: Agnieszka Kwiecień
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View Original PhotoGardening facts about Alyssum repens plant
How to Grow Alyssum repens
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in summer
Soil Needs
- average
- lean
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- white
- green
Flower Color
- orange
- yellow
Wildlife
- beneficial insects
- bees
- butterflies
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- fuzzy
Landscape groups by tags
See other plant types of Alyssum for your garden
aka Basket of Gold
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
4a-9b
Size
Height: 12"-18"
Width: 12"-15"
- sun
- regular - drought tolerant
aka Basket of Gold
Plant Type
Perennial, Groundcover
Zones
4a-9a
Size
Height: 4"-6"
Width: 8"-12"
- sun
- regular - drought tolerant
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
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
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
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