About Alyssum gmelinii Jord. & Fourr.
This entry covers Alyssum gmelinii Jord. & Fourr., which is currently treated as a synonym for the subspecies Alyssum montanum subsp. gmelinii (Jord. & Fourr.) Hegi & E.Schmid. Alyssum montanum is a species of flowering plant in the family Brassicaceae. It is an evergreen, prostrate perennial that has small, hairy, greyish leaves. It usually reaches 10 to 15 centimeters in height and spreads 30 to 45 centimeters across. This plant produces tiny, yellow, fragrant flowers from May to July. The flower clusters are typically 4 to 6 centimeters across and are borne in dense racemes. Alyssum montanum is native to France, Switzerland, and Germany. It grows best in full sun with well-drained soil, and is drought tolerant once it is established. It is suitable for USDA hardiness zones 3 through 9, but may be susceptible to aphids and root rot.
