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Common name: "Mountain Gold Alyssum"
Latin name:
Alyssum montanum

Mountain Gold - 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.

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