Alyssum Seeds - Mountain Gold
SEASON
Perennial
USDA ZONES
3 - 9
HEIGHT
4 - 6 inches
BLOOM SEASON
Mid spring to mid summer
BLOOM COLOR
Gold
DEER RESISTANT
Yes
ENVIRONMENT
Full sun to partial shade
SOIL TYPE
Well drained, pH 6.0 - 6.5
About...
(Montanum Mountain Gold) - This is a popular xeriscaping rock garden perennial Alyssum for the spring garden. Alyssum Montanum establishes itself easily from flower seeds sown directly outdoors. It forms a low, trailing mound of silvery-gray leaves, and it produces a mass of bright-yellow flowers.
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Planting Directions
TEMPERATURE
64 - 70F
AVERAGE GERM TIME
7 - 21 days
LIGHT REQUIRED
Yes
DEPTH
Cover seed lightly with peat moss after sowing
SOWING RATE
Approximately 5000 Alyssum seeds covers 100 square feet or 4 - 6 seeds per plant
MOISTURE
Keep soil slightly moist but not wet
PLANT SPACING
6 inches
Alyssum (Montanum Mountain Gold) - This is a popular rock garden perennial Alyssum for the spring garden and xeriscape landscaping. Alyssum Montanum establishes itself easily from flower seeds sown directly outdoors. It forms a low, trailing mound of silvery-gray leaves, and it produces a mass of bright-yellow flowers in mid to late spring. Alyssum plants benefit from a light trim after blooming to maintain a bushy habit, and they require good drainage. Once established, plants need very little water for survival.
Common Questions
Can I grow alyssum in containers?
Alyssum is perfect for the edges of containers combined with other flowers. Raise the container to a wall or table, or plant in hanging baskets, so you can enjoy the fragrance.
Is alyssum toxic to pets?
Alyssum is non-toxic to dogs and non-toxic to cats.
How can alyssum be used as a companion plant?
Alyssum is a great companion to many plants and will attract aphids from lettuce.
Why didn’t my seeds germinate?
Alyssum needs light to germinate, just press them into the top of the soil and do not burry them. Keep the soil evenly moist but not wet.
Can I start seeds inside?
Alyssum is very easy to start outside and does not need to be started inside, however you can start them inside 6-8 weeks before the last frost.
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