Overview
Alyssoides utricultaum is a plant with a clump-forming habit in the genus Alyssoides, part of the Brassicaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Alyssoides utricultaum grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H4. Suggested uses include rock gardens, borders and ground cover.
About
Alyssoides utricultaum is a clump-forming deciduous plant within the genus Alyssoides, part of the Brassicaceae family. It thrives best in full sun on a south-facing, sheltered aspect with well-drained, neutral loam soil. Hardy to UK zone H4, this cultivar is suitable for rock gardens, borders, and as ground cover. Propagation can be achieved through seed or division.
About the genus
Alyssoides is a genus of flowering plants in the family Brassicaceae containing a single species, Alyssoides utriculata. A herbaceous perennial plant native to Southern Europe and Turkey, it grows on dry rocky slopes and on calcareous rocks, reaching heights of 20 to 50 cm and blooming with yellow flowers between April and May–July.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Alyssoides
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H4
Plant details
Alyssoides utricultaum size, habit and characteristics
- Habit
- Clump-forming
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Rock gardens, borders, ground cover
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Alyssoides utricultaum
- Propagation
- Seed, division
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Alyssoides utricultaum?
Alyssoides utricultaum prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Alyssoides utricultaum need?
Alyssoides utricultaum grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Alyssoides utricultaum hardy in the UK?
Alyssoides utricultaum has an RHS hardiness rating of H4, meaning it is hardy through an average UK winter, tolerating -10 to -5°C.
How do I propagate Alyssoides utricultaum?
Seed, division.
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