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mountain madwort

Alyssum montanum

Fragrant

Genus: Alyssum
Family: Brassicaceae

About this plant

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

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

H6

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

LoamSandy

pH

AcidAlkalineNeutral

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Moisture

Well Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

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

Pruning

Cut back lightly after flowering

Propagation

Propagate by softwood cutting or by propagate by seed

Pests

Generally trouble free

Diseases

Generally trouble free

Garden Uses

Uses

Wall Side Borders

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Trailing

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years