Gold Alyssum is part of the Alyssum genus. Its scientific name is Alyssum saxatile. The botanical name epithet for Gold Alyssum (saxatile) means 'found growing among rocks'.
Native of Southern Europe and Western Asia. Butterflies and other pollinators like gold alyssum.
Blooms appear in these approximate colours: Golden yellow. A type of flower, it mainly grows as a perennial plant - which means it typically grows best over a long period (from 3 years+). Gold Alyssum is known for growing to a height of approximately 11.7 inches (that's 30.0 cm in metric) with a prostrate habit. Gold Alyssum is a great plant to attract butterflies and bees to your garden.This plant info is provided by the myfolia gardener's wiki. All details about Gold Alyssum have been kindly provided by our members.
How to grow Gold Alyssum
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Full Sun
Growing Gold Alyssum from seed
Transplanting Gold Alyssum
Companion plants for Gold Alyssum
These plants have been known to grow well alongside Gold Alyssum so consider planting:
Repellent plants for Gold Alyssum
These plants will not grow well with Gold Alyssum so avoid planting these within close proximity:
Common Gold Alyssum problems
These problems, diseases and pests are known to affect Gold Alyssum plants:
Other names for Gold Alyssum
Perennial alyssum, Golden-tuft madwort, Basket of Gold, Goldentuft alyssum, Golden Alyssum, Gold-dust, Golden-tuft alyssum, Rock madwort
Alyssum saxatile L. var. compactum
