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Alyssum saxatile 'Summit'
  • RHS Plants for pollinators

An evergreen, mound-forming perennial to 20cm tall, with rosetted, grey-green leaves. In spring it produces a profusion of yellow flowers held in dense clusters above the foliage. Drought tolerant once established, and an RHS Plant for Pollinators

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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Clay
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Yellow Green
Summer Green
Autumn Green
Winter Green
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

South–facing or West–facing or East–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Drought resistance
Yes
Hardiness
H5
Botanical details
Family
Brassicaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Bushy
Genus

Alyssum can be annuals or evergreen perennials or sub-shrubs, with simple leaves and short racemes of small, 4-petalled yellow or white flowers in early summer

Name status

Accepted

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow in moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun

Propagation

Propagate by sowing seed in containers in a cold frame in autumn, or by softwood cuttings in early summer

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Rock garden
  • Wildlife gardens
  • Banks and slopes
  • Garden edging
Pruning

Trim plants back by a half after flowering to maintain a compact shape

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids

Diseases

Generally disease-free

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