alyssum
Alyssum propinquum
USDA zones7 to 10
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles dry to moderate soil
Sizeup to 3 inches tall6 to 12 inches wide
- Bloom season
- Summer
- Bloom color
- Yellow
Notes
Alyssum (Alyssum propinquum) is a low perennial for rock gardens, edging, and dry sites. It is hardy to USDA zone 7, or down to 0°F (-18°C). This plant likes full sun and dry to average soil. It stays under 3 inches tall and spreads 6 to 12 inches wide. Yellow flowers open in mid to late summer. It handles dry spells well.
Pairs well with Woolly yarrow, Greig's tulip, and Star of bethlehem.
Native range
Europe and Asia.