 | Heritage Perennial Profile |
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| Plant Number: 1.091.100 | USDA Zone: 3 - 9 |
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 | Aurinia saxatilis ‘Citrina’ |
| Common name : Perennial Alyssum |
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| (Formerly Alyssum) Among the most popular of spring-flowering perennials, this is a beautiful sight in rock gardens. Plants form a low bushy mound of grey-green leaves, smothered in masses of tiny, soft lemon-yellow flowers for several weeks. A good choice for edging, rock walls or in mixed containers. Often planted alongside other spring blooming rock garden plants, such as Arabis or Aubrieta, and combines beautifully with spring flowering bulbs of all types. Clip plants back by half, immediately after blooming. Not easily divided. Drought tolerant. Evergreen.
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Conditions |
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
Creamy Yellow
Blooming Time
Early Summer
Mid Spring
Late Spring
Foliage Color
Grey Green
Plant Uses & Characteristics
Accent: Good Texture/Form
Alpine & Rock
Border
Containers
Deer Resistant
Drought Tolerant
Edging
Evergreen
Fragrant
Ground Cover
Massed
Flower Head Size
Medium
Height
20-30 cm
8-12 inches
Spread
30-60 cm
12-23 inches
Foot Traffic
None
Growth Rate
Medium
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