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Mountain alison

Alyssum montanum

Brassicaceae
Perennial
Ornamental
Evergreen
Attracts pollinators

About this plant

Alyssum montanum, or mountain alison, is a perennial ornamental plant that requires full sun and low water. It grows to a height of 0.15–0.3 meters and blooms with yellow flowers in April and May. This plant is evergreen, suitable for USDA zones 4–8, and prefers sandy, loamy, or chalky soil. It attracts pollinators and is not fragrant.

Light

Full sun

Watering

Low water

Soil

Sandy, Loamy, Chalky

Height

0.15–0.3 m

Spread

0.2–0.3 m

Zones

4–8

Flower colors

Calendar
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Bloom Period
Direct Sowing
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M
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J
A
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Bloom Period
Direct Sowing
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