GENERAL INFORMATION
Scientific Name: Alyssum wulfenianum
Hardiness Zone: 4a - 9b
Hardiness Degree: -25°F (-25°C)
Blooming Season: Early Spring, Spring
Plant Habit: Spreading
Characteristics: Drought Tolerant, Rabbit Resistant, Heat Tolerant, Frost Tolerant
Water: Light
Fertilizer: Once a month
Spacing: 12 - 14" (30 - 36cm)
Height: 6 - 8" (15 - 20cm)
Width: 12 - 14" (30 - 36cm)
Exposure: Sun
PROPAGATION
Media EC/pH: EC 0.80-1.0 mmhos/pH 5.8-6.2
Soil Temperature: 70-72°F (21-22°C)
Rooting Hormone: 500 ppm IBA
Mist: Low
Fertilization: 50-75 ppm N
Pinching: Recommended. Soft pinch. Lower nodes may become inactive.
Transplanting: 35-42 days after sticking
FINISHING
Media pH: 5.8-6.2
Temperature: Nights: 55 to 65°F (13 to 18°C) Days: 60 to 65°F (16 to 18°C)
Light Level (fc): 5,000 to 8,000
Vernalization: Yes
Daylength: Day length neutral
Watering: Allow media to dry slightly between watering.
Fertilization: Use a balanced fertilizer at a rate of 125 to 150 ppm.
Pinch After Transplant: Recommended
Plant Growth Regulators: PGRs generally not needed
Pests and Fungal Diseases: None noted
CROP SCHEDULING
1–qt. (10–cm) pot, 1 plant per pot: Unrooted: stick week 30-35 Rooted: plant week 35-40
1–gal. (15–cm) pot, 1 plant per pot: Unrooted: stick week 26-32 Rooted: plant week 31-36
2 to 3–gal. (25 to 30–cm) pot, 3 plants per pot: Unrooted: stick week 22-26 Rooted: plant week 27-31
Bloom Months: April to May