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Summary
Bloom Color: Yellow.
Main Bloom Time: Early spring, Mid spring. Form: Spreading or horizontal.
Physical Characteristics
Aurinia saxatilis is an evergreen Perennial growing to 0.3 m (1ft) by 0.3 m (1ft in) at a medium rate.
See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 3. It is in leaf all year, in flower from April to June, and the seeds ripen in July. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bees, Lepidoptera (Moths & Butterflies). The plant is self-fertile.
It is noted for attracting wildlife.
Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils, prefers well-drained soil and can grow in nutritionally poor soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers dry or moist soil and can tolerate drought.
UK Hardiness Map
US Hardiness Map
Synonyms
Alyssum saxatile. L.
Plant Habitats
Ground Cover; East Wall. In. South Wall. In. West Wall. In.
Edible Uses
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Medicinal Uses
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None known
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Other Uses
A good ground cover plant for a sunny position[188, 197], forming a slowly spreading carpet of growth[208].
Special Uses
Attracts Wildlife Ground cover
References More on Other Uses
Cultivation details
Landscape Uses:Border, Ground cover, Massing, Rock garden, Specimen. Succeeds in most soils[111]. Prefers a sunny position and a well-drained soil[1, 200]. Best when grown in a soil that is not too rich[200]. Drought tolerant once established[190], plants can be grown on dry-stone walls and also old brick walls[208, 219]. A very ornamental plant[1], there are several named varieties[190]. A good bee and butterfly plant[30]. Special Features:
Naturalizing, Attracts butterflies, Fragrant flowers.
References Carbon Farming Information and Carbon Sequestration Information
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Plant Propagation
Seed - surface sow March in a greenhouse. The seed usually germinates in 1 - 2 weeks at 16c[133]. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out in the summer. The seed can also be sown outdoors, either in a seedbed or in situ. Division in March or October[111]. Larger divisions can be planted straight into their permanent positions whilst smaller clumps are best potted up and kept in a cold frame until they are growing away well. Cuttings in early summer[1, 111].
Other Names
If available other names are mentioned here
Native Range
TEMPERATE ASIA: Turkey (west), Georgia EUROPE: Austria, Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary, Poland, Slovakia, Ukraine, Albania, Bulgaria, Greece (incl. Crete), Croatia, Italy (south), Montenegro, Romania, Serbia, Slovenia
Weed Potential
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Please note that a plant may be invasive in one area but may not in your area so it’s worth checking.
Conservation Status
IUCN Red List of Threatened Plants Status :
Growth: S = slow M = medium F = fast. Soil: L = light (sandy) M = medium H = heavy (clay). pH: A = acid N = neutral B = basic (alkaline). Shade: F = full shade S = semi-shade N = no shade. Moisture: D = dry M = Moist We = wet Wa = water.
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Author
(L.)Desv.
Botanical References
100200
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