Lobularia montanum 'Mountain Gold'
Alyssum
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Alyssum (Lobularia montanum 'Mountain Gold') - Description
Mounds of silver leaves are covered in early summer with sweet sulfur-yellow flowers. Use as an edging in your perennial border or for rock gardens.
Alyssum (Lobularia montanum 'Mountain Gold') - Blooming
Alyssums bloom scented flowers in the spring and summer in colors such as white, pink, rose-red, violet, and lilac. To promote longer flowering cycle, prune plant back by 50 percent after the first blossoms.
Alyssum (Lobularia montanum 'Mountain Gold') - Growth
Thrives in full sun, but tolerates some shade. Well adapted to maritime conditions and disturbed sites.
Alyssum (Lobularia montanum 'Mountain Gold') - Planting
Sow seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost. Germination after 1-2 weeks at 65-70F. Or sow outdoors where the plants are to grow several weeks before last frost date, when soil is cool and light frost is still possible. Or sow in fall for spring blooms. Species self-seed at high rates.
Alyssum (Lobularia montanum 'Mountain Gold') - Pest
Prone to downy mildew, white blister, snails and slugs.
Alyssum (Lobularia montanum 'Mountain Gold') - Interesting facts
Lobularia is found on seashores, disturbed grounds, and stony slopes of the Canary Islands and the Mediterranean. Species grow low to the ground, and are useful for filling cracks in pavement asthetically.
Alyssum (Lobularia montanum 'Mountain Gold') - Soil and irrigation
Average, well-drained soil. Grows well in evenly moist soil. Tolerates dry conditions.
