Image: Adrián Pablo Rodríguez Quiroga (pd) via iNaturalist
Exposurefull sun
Waterlow
Typeperennial
Distribution
Alyssum serpyllifolium
thyme-leaved alison
Flower Color
Description
A mat-forming evergreen perennial with small silver-grey leaves, growing to a height of 6cm. In spring, a profusion of small yellow flowers are borne
Mature Height
10m
Mature Spread
0.5m
Plant Characteristics
Foliage
Deciduous
Growth Habit
Ground Cover
Growth Speed
Very Fast · 2.9 m/yr
Soil Texture
ChalkLoamSand
Soil pH
NeutralAlkalineAcid
Soil Moisture
Well-drained
Hardiness (RHS)
H7
Hardiness (USDA)
Zones 5-8
Flowering Season
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Key Features
Generally pest-freeCottage and informal gardenGravel gardenPatio and container plantsRock gardenWildlife gardensCity and courtyard gardensCoastalLow MaintenanceFlower borders and bedsGarden edgingGround coverBanks and slopes