Alyssum saxatilis now Aurinia saxatilis walls Strikingly handsome long lavendar flower

Strikingly handsome long lavendar flower spikes set against beautiful glossy purple-green foliage

These naturally occur at slightly lower altitudes and therefore are less tolerant of frosts

bell-shaped flowers 6mm in length

will only live a few years but replaces itself with seedlings

Alyssum saxatilis now Aurinia saxatilis walls Strikingly handsome long lavendar flowerSeveral shades together look very dynamic. Such an easy and rewarding plant. Lovely bright golden yellow flowers smother this compact mound of grey green leaves, will spill down a wall or bank from mid spring until frosts. Hardy and easy, but I have found it to be not so long lived on occasions, but prop cuttings into sand to preserve and share. Trim to maintain shape in winter. Rock garden trough, sand and gravel gardens. Full sun. up to 60cmW 30cm H