Sweet Alyssum is a delicate and charming annual or short-lived perennial flowering plant which produces clusters of tiny, fragrant flowers in shades of white, cream, pink, and purple. These flowers have a sweet and honey-like fragrance. This plant typically forms low, mounding growth, reaching heights of about 4 to 8 inches and spreading to around 12 inches, creating a carpet-like effect.
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- Botanic Name: Lobularia maritima
- Application or Use: Ornamental, Garden Flower, Landscaping
- Germination Time: 7 - 10 days, under optimal conditions
- Growing Locations: Warm Season, Transition Zone, Cool Season
- Height: 10 - 12 inches
- Sunlight Requirements: 8+ hours, full sun for best results
- Advantages: Adapted to many soil types; showy blooms, excellent for landscaping; attracts pollinators.
- When to Plant: Recommended planting time is spring when nighttime temperatures are consistently 65+ degrees.
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Sweet Alyssum blooms profusely from spring to early summer and sometimes continues blooming in mild climates throughout the growing season. Regular deadheading can encourage continuous flowering. The plant's foliage consists of small, oval-shaped, gray-green leaves that form a dense mat beneath the flowers.
Sweet Alyssum thrives in well-drained soil and prefers full sun but can tolerate partial shade. It's relatively adaptable and grows well in various soil types. Sweet Alyssum is popular in containers, borders, and as a ground cover due to its fragrant blooms and spreading habit. It's also used as a filler in flower beds and rock gardens.
This plant is generally low-maintenance. Regular deadheading can encourage prolonged blooming, and it can self-seed in favorable conditions. Sweet Alyssum is cherished for its delicate and fragrant blooms, its ability to form a dense and low-growing carpet of flowers, and its versatility in various garden settings, making it a beloved choice among gardeners looking to add fragrance and charm to their landscapes.
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Sweet Alyssum Wildflower Seed
Sweet Alyssum is a delicate and charming annual or short-lived perennial flowering plant which produces clusters of tiny, fragrant flowers in shades of white, cream, pink, and purple. These flowers have a sweet and honey-like fragrance. This plant typically forms low, mounding growth, reaching heights of about 4 to 8 inches and spreading to around 12 inches, creating a carpet-like effect.
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Sweet Alyssum Wildflower Seed
Sweet Alyssum is a delicate and charming annual or short-lived perennial flowering plant which produces clusters of tiny, fragrant flowers in shades of white, cream, pink, and purple. These flowers have a sweet and honey-like fragrance. This plant typically forms low, mounding growth, reaching heights of about 4 to 8 inches and spreading to around 12 inches, creating a carpet-like effect.
