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Madwort

  • Scientific Name: Alyssum wulfenianum
  • Garden: Xeriscaping Garden
  • Plant Type: Ground Cover
  • Evergreen/Deciduous: Evergreen
  • Sun/Shade Exposure: Full Sun
  • Moisture Requirements: Dry

Plant Information

Culture Grows best when planted in full sun and in dry, porous/gritty soils that are well-drained. Plants should be cut back after flowering to maintain a compact habit. Easy to grow from seed, this plant may self-seed aggressively. It is very cold-tolerant but may do poorly in hot, humid summers. Drought tolerant once established. Noteworthy Characteristics Alyssum wulfenianum, commonly known as madwort, is native to the rocky mountainous areas of southeastern Europe. It is a spreading, low-growing plant that that is covered in clusters of bright yellow, four-petaled flowers in spring to early summer. It has semi-evergreen, grayish green leaves and grows ½ to ¾ in. tall and up to 1 ¾ in. wide. Problems No serious insect or disease problems.

Data Source

www.missouribotanicalgarden.org

Photo Credit

ALWU Full, ALWU Flowers (©2022 Cheri Moland), ALWU Flower CM, ALWU leaf CM (©2020 Cheri Moland)