About
A low-growing, spreading sub-shrub from the mountains of southern Europe with small, oval, grey-green leaves in dense mats and short racemes of tiny, yellow to white, four-petalled flowers in summer. A compact, creeping alyssum for a sunny, sharply drained rock garden or crevice.
About the genus
Scaphochlamys is a diverse genus of plants that may be annual, perennial, or woody. Species are cultivated for their flowers, foliage, or architectural habit and are adapted to various climatic conditions
Plant details
Suggested usesBorders, containers, mixed plantings.
Care notes
CultivationPlant in well-drained soil. Water during establishment.
PruningRemove dead growth as needed.
PropagationPropagate by division, cuttings, or seed.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.