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:

Minimal

Hardiness Zone:

Sun:

full sun,part shade

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

green

Growth Rate:

Low

Drought Tolerant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

watering

Haussknecht's Foxtail should be watered approximately once per week. Water deeply and thoroughly to ensure the soil gets saturated, as this plant prefers moist soil. The frequency of watering can be adjusted to suit the changing weather conditions, such as increasing during the hot summer months or decreasing during the cooler winter months. Allow the top layer of soil to dry out completely between waterings. Over-watering can cause the roots to rot, so use moderation.

sunlight

Haussknecht's Foxtail prefers full sun, meaning at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day. This plant can usually tolerate up to 8 hours of direct sunlight per day, which is ideal. It needs plenty of sunlight to produce an ample growth of blooms.

pruning

Haussknecht's Foxtail should be pruned back annually, in late winter to early spring, before new growth is visible. This should be done by using pruning shears to cut back all shoots to around 2/3 of their original length. This will encourage healthy new growth and allow for better airflow which can help to prevent diseases. If some reseeding occurs, it should be thinned out to avoid overcrowding.

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