| Description | A compact form of the perennial Alyssum. |
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| Pronunciation | (ow-RIN-ee-ah) |
| Plant Type | All Plants, Perennials Hardy |
| Hardiness Zone | 3-7 |
| Sunlight | full |
| Moisture | average to dry |
| Soil & Site | Thrives on well drained sandy soils. |
| Temperature | Does better in the cooler regions of the north. Tends to melt out in hot, humid summers. |
| Flowers | The shimmering 1/4", four petaled flowers are produced in compact clusters called corymbose panicles. They are bright yellow. Blooming in late April through mid to late May. |
| Leaves | The foliage is gray green and rambling. |
| Dimensions | 8 inches tall`1 |
| Maintenance | Needs to be cut back after blooming. |
| Propagation | seed, cuttings |
| Notes & Reference | #04-Herbaceous Perennial Plants (Allan Armitage), #06-Perennials for the American Gardens (Ruth Rodgers Clausen and Nicolas H Ekstrom) |
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