ALYSSUM argenteum

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ALYSSUM argenteum

Alpine Madwort
(murale)
Select Item No. AA320

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1 Portion contains 20-250 seeds depending on value and size.
Please switch to gram for larger quantities.



Plant Description

Life Cycle: Perennial
Family: Brassicaceae
Origin: South Alps
Special Features: Low growing, yellow flowering, drought resistant species.
 
Basic Colour: (yellow / gold)
Flower Colour: yellow
Natural Flowering Period: June - August
Flowering: First year flowering
 
Winter Hardiness Zones: Z5 - Z8
Foliage: small, silver-green
Growth Habit: stoloniferous
Height with Flowers: 40 cm
Spacing between Plants: 40 cm
Soil Requirements: dry / gritty / well-drained / poor, lean
Location:
Characteristics: groundcover
Usage: for the rock garden
Portion weight: 0.075 Gram
Grams per 1000 seeds: 0.5 Gram
Seeds per Gram
(does not correspond to the number of plants!):
2000
Gram to get 1000 plants
(if sown directly into pots etc. you will need a larger quantity):
5 Gram
Sowing Rates/Trays: 4 - 5 per cell
Plug tray recommended size(s): 72 / 128
Sowing Direction:

(15) Rapidly germinating, keep seed in constant moisture (not wet) with temperatures of about +20°C [68°F]. Seeds must be covered thinly. Do not cover very small seeds, but tightly press into the earth. Keep in cooler conditions after germination occurs.

Best Sowing Date
(northern Hemisphere, Field condition):
Anytime
Sowing to Germination: 2 - 3 weeks
Germination to Transplant: 4 - 6 weeks
Transplanting to Potting: 4 - 6 weeks
Container Size(s): 1 plug per 8/9 cm (3 1/2") / 1-2 plugs per 11/12 cm (4 1/2")
Fertilizer: Light (100-150 ppm)
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