Common
name: "Mountain Gold Alyssum"
Latin name: Alyssum montanum
Zone:
3 - 9
Elevation to: 10,000'
Growth habit: Groundcover
Max height: 4" - 6"
Spread: 20" Flowers: Yes, April - May
Flower type: Racemes Native to area: No Available varieties: 8+
Sunshine:
Water:
Pictured
Perennial:
Mountain of Gold -
Alyssum montanum 'Berggold'
Perennial
Cultivation:
Mountain Gold Alyssum is a low growing groundcover that is
excellent for rock gardens. During early spring the evergreen
perennial will become a mat of bright yellow flowers. Once the
plant has finished blooming lightly clip the tops to remove the
spent flowers.
Plant Mountain of Gold Alyssum in full sun in fertile, well drained soil.
Once established Mountain Gold Alyssum is very drought tolerant. A
great choice for high
altitude landscapes.
Propagation: Mountain Gold Alyssum can be grown from seed, but it's
much quicker to purchase pre-started plants from your local Garden
Center or greenhouse. Space new transplants 10" to 20"
apart. After the second or third season, "Mountain Gold
Alyssum" may be dug and divided in the fall.
Potential pests ~ diseases: Aphids and several types
of rot.
