Alyssum granatense
Care, watering, light and tips for Alyssum granatense on Floravia.
Quick facts
- Family: Brassicaceae
- Difficulty: Easy to care for
- Watering: every 7 days
- Light: Partial shade
- Temperature: 10–30 °C
About Alyssum granatense
Alyssum granatense, also known as Grenade Alyssum, is a small perennial plant native to the Iberian Peninsula. It forms dense clumps of tiny leaves and bright yellow, minute flowers that cover the plant in spring and summer. It is ideal for rockeries, path edges, or as ground cover in Mediterranean gardens, adding a touch of color and resilience.
Native range
Iberian Peninsula (Spain and Portugal)
Care tips
It prefers full sun exposure for abundant flowering, although it tolerates light partial shade. It requires moderate watering, allowing the substrate to dry out between waterings, as it is sensitive to waterlogging. The soil should be well-drained, sandy or stony, and poor in nutrients. A common mistake is overwatering, which can lead to root rot.
How to save a dying Alyssum granatense
- Warning signs
- Yellow or wilting leaves, soft stems, poor flowering, stunted growth.
- First aid
- Check drainage. If waterlogged, repot. If dry, water deeply.
- What kills it
- Overwatering causing root rot, or severe drought.
- Can it be saved?
- Yes, if rot isn't too advanced or it's rehydrated promptly. Act fast.