Species Small Alyssum
yellow flowers, light-yellow buds, off-white leaves on yellow-green petioles and stems

Small Alyssum

Alyssum alyssoides

Small Alyssum (Alyssum alyssoides) is a low growing, mat forming perennial plant that is native to Europe, North Africa, and western Asia. It has finely textured foliage and produces tiny, pale yellow hued flowers in the spring. Its drought tolerant properties make it an easy to maintain groundcover for sunny to partly sunny locations with well-draining soil. While it is not long lived, it reseeds easily, making it a great choice for rock gardens or for edging pathways. Its low-growing, fragrant flowers are a great addition to any garden.

Watering:

Frequent

Propagation:

Seed Propagation,Cutting,Division

Hardiness Zone:

Sun:

full sun,part shade

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

green,yellow

Growth Rate:

Low

Drought Tolerant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

watering

Small Alyssum should be watered regularly but in moderation. In the summer,water the plants every other day, allowing the soil to dry out before watering again. In the winter, water the plants about twice a week. Make sure not to overwater, as Small Alyssum can be susceptible to root rot.

sunlight

Small Alyssum (Alyssum alyssoides) prefers full sun exposure for at least 6 to 8 hours per day. The ideal environment for this plant species would be a bright, sunny window sill, or an outdoor spot that receives direct sunlight for most of the day. In areas with strong summer sunlight, providing a bit of afternoon shade can help protect the plant from excessive heat. Providing indirect light in the winter months is also ideal for this species.

pruning

Small Alyssum (Alyssum alyssoides) is a perennial species of plant that typically blooms in the early spring. It is a low-growing and mounding plant that features small, fragrant yellow flowers. Pruning should be done after blooms have started to fade, typically in early summer. This type of pruning should be minimal, removing dead or dying foliage only. During the growing season, only the tips of the stems should be trimmed to maintain shape and size. When the plant is done blooming for the season, a more extensive pruning can be done. Cut the plant back up to a third of its size to encourage new growth.