Alyssum gmelinii
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Alyssum gmelinii
Alyssum gmelinii
Alyssum gmelinii is a pretty flower that blooms in bright yellow. It loves to grow in sunny places and can make gardens look cheerful and bright!
Habitat: Grasslands
Appearance
The Alyssum gmelinii is a low-growing plant forming a dense mat of silvery-green leaves. It produces abundant clusters of tiny, brilliant golden-yellow flowers, creating a vibrant, carpet-like display, visually different from many groundcovers due to its intense color and early bloom.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderBrassicalesFamilyBrassicaceaeGenusAlyssum
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Even though it's small, it forms a cheerful carpet of color across hillsides!
It's known to thrive in poor soils where most other garden plants would wilt!
Its bright yellow flowers are like tiny gold coins scattered across rocky ground!
This tough little plant often blooms very early, sometimes through late winter snow!
Special abilities
Ability
Rock Rescuer
Alyssum gmelinii can thrive in poor, rocky soils that other plants avoid, helping it survive harsh environments.
Ability
Early Bloomer
Alyssum gmelinii has bright flowers that bloom very early, helping it attract pollinators before many other plants.
Ability
Drought Defier
Alyssum gmelinii has adaptations to survive with little water, helping it endure dry spells on sunny slopes.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 10-30 cm
- Spread
- 30-60 cm
- Flower Size
- 0.3-0.5 cm
- Bloom Season
- Spring to early Summer
- Edible
- No
- Toxicity
- None
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
Honey bee
Apis mellifera
Visits flowers for nectar and pollen.
pollinates
Buff-tailed bumblebee
Bombus terrestris
Important early-season pollinator.
eaten by
Small Cabbage White
Pieris rapae
Caterpillars may feed on leaves.
Traits
Flowering
Flowering plants are any plants that produce flowers as part of their reproductive cycle.
Summer Blooming
Summer blooming plants produce their flowers during the summer season, often providing vibrant color when many other plants have finished.
Fragrant Flower
Fragrant flowers emit a pleasant aroma, often to attract pollinators or for defense.
Drought Tolerant
Drought-tolerant plants can survive and flourish in conditions with limited water availability.
Colorful
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
Grassland
Grassland habitats are terrestrial biomes dominated by grasses and herbaceous plants, supporting a variety of grazing animals.
Pollinator Magnet
Describes plants that are particularly attractive and beneficial to a wide range of pollinating organisms.
Also known as
Yellow Alyssum
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Always wash your hands after touching flowers.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Alyssum gmelinii?
10-30 cm
How wide does Alyssum gmelinii spread?
30-60 cm
How big are the flowers on Alyssum gmelinii?
0.3-0.5 cm
When does Alyssum gmelinii bloom?
Spring to early Summer
Is Alyssum gmelinii edible?
No
Is Alyssum gmelinii toxic?
None
What is Alyssum gmelinii's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is Alyssum gmelinii pollinated?
Insect
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