Bladderpod Greek Alyssoides Utriculata is a herbaceous evergreen perennial native to the mountainous regions of Europe, including the Alps and those of the Balkans. Bladderpod Greek seeds can be started indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost. Another common name of this alpine sub-shrub is Inflated Bladderseed and Alyssoides Utriculata is an adorable perennial flowering plant that blooms with a cascade of cheerful, fragrant yellow flowers in spring and summer, and its attractive silvery-green foliage adds even more delightful display to its already showy flowers. The common name Bladderpod derives from the plants distinctive bladder-like seed pods.
Bladderpod Greek with its vibrant yellow blooms can decorate any garden, and it definitely accentuates the appearance of rock gardens. This long-lived perennial plant is is an excellent choice for xeriscaping. Alyssoides Utriculata seeds germinate in 14-30 days, and the established Inflated Bladderseed is the sun-loving, drought tolerant hardy plant that can tolerate dry conditions and poor soil growing on dry rocky slopes and on calcareous rocks. It undergoes a dormancy period during the colder months. Greek Bladderpod makes a great cut flower because of its curious spherical seed pods.
PLANT PROFILE
Season: Perennial
Height: 12-14 Inches
Bloom Season: Spring/Summer
Environment: Sun
Soil Type: Rich/Average/Poor/Dry/Moist well-drained, pH 8-10
USDA Zones: 5-9
PLANTING INSTRUCTIONS
Sow Indoors: Winter (6-8 weeks before last frost)
Sow Outdoors: Spring
Seed Depth: Surface sowing - press seeds slightly into the soil
Germination Time: 14-30 Days
