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| Plant Number: 1.033.050 | USDA Zone: 2 - 9 |
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 | Alyssum montanum Mountain Gold |
| Common name : Mountain Gold Alyssum |
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| (='Berggold') A popular rock garden perennial for the spring garden, often seen growing with Arabis and Aubrieta. This forms a low, trailing mound of silvery-grey leaves, bearing masses of bright-yellow flowers in mid to late spring. Clip plants lightly after blooming to maintain a bushy habit. Requires good drainage. Clumps are not easily divided, but this may be attempted in early fall. Drought tolerant once established. Evergreen.
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Appearance |
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Soil Type
Normal
Sandy
Clay
Soil pH
Neutral
Alkaline
Acid
Soil Moisture
Average
Dry
Care Level
Easy
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Flower Colour
Yellow
Blooming Time
Early Summer
Mid Spring
Late Spring
Foliage Color
Silver
Plant Uses & Characteristics
Accent: Good Texture/Form
Alpine & Rock
Containers
Deer Resistant
Drought Tolerant
Edging
Evergreen
Fragrant
Ground Cover
Flower Head Size
Very Small
Height
10-15 cm
4-6 inches
Spread
30-45 cm
12-18 inches
Foot Traffic
None
Growth Rate
Medium
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What others say about this plant...
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It's hardier than basket-of-gold [Aurinia], with smaller but still silvery leaves, a shorter, denser habit, and fragrant, bright lemon-yellow flowers from midspring to early summer.; Larry Hodgson, Perennials for Every Purpose |
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