Botanical Name: Alyssum montanum
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Common Name: Mountain Alyssum  
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Water Saving Tip:

Apply a layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.

Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost or aged sawdust.

  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Perennial

 

Height Range

Under 1'

 

Flower Color

Yellow

 

Flower Season

Spring

 

Leaf Color

Grey Green, Silver

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Information by: Stephanie Duer
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  • Description

  • Notes

Bright yellow flowers in early spring cover this perennial. Gray green foliage blends well with strong summer flowers. Grows 4 to 6 inches tall and spreads 15 inches. It is useful as a filler in a perennial border, along walkways, or trailing over walls and rocks. After flowering, cut back spent blooms to create a tidy appearance.