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Alyssum saxatilis
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Origin: Central and Southeast Europe to Turkey.
| Family |
| Brassicaceae |
| Genus |
| Alyssum |
| Species |
| saxatilis |
| Category |
| Perennials, Woody |
| Synonyms |
| Alyssum saxatile |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 4 - 7 |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| 2a - 7a |
| RHS Hardiness Zone |
| H5 - H7 |
| Temperature (°C) |
| -35 -(-12) |
| Temperature (°F) |
| -30 - 10 |
| Height |
| 10 - 50 cm |
| Spread |
| 10 - 50 cm |
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Description and Growing Information
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| Cultivation |
| Dry sandy soil, well drained with full sunlight exposure. Difficult to grow and short-lived in hot and humid climate. |
| Growth |
| Medium |
| Pests |
| Aphids. |
| Leaf Description |
| Basal shaped, green leaves that sprout on the base and stem of the plant. |
| Flower Description |
| Bright yellow, five petaled flowers that grow in clusters of 5 - 9 per strem. |
| Notable Specimens |
| The A.M. Cuddy Gardens, Strathroy, Ontario, Canada. |
| Propagation |
| By seed and cuttings. |
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