Sweet Alyssum
Lobularia maritima
Brassicaceae · Annual
Sweet alyssum forms a delightful carpet of tiny, fragrant flowers, ideal for groundcover or spilling from containers. Its sweet scent attracts beneficial insects and provides continuous bloom.
- · Plant in full sun to partial shade for best performance.
- · Shear back after a flush of blooms to encourage reblooming.
- · Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
At a glance
- Growing zones: 2-11
- Sun: Full sun to partial shade
- Water: Moderate
- Maintenance: Low
- Type: Annual
- Mature size: 4-10 inches tall · 6-12 inches wide
- Bloom season: Spring to fall · White, pink, purple
- Pollinator friendly: Yes
- Container suitable: Yes
- Cold tolerance: Tender (can tolerate light frost)
- Heat tolerance: Good (prefers cooler temps for best bloom)
- Soil: Well-drained soil
- Growth rate: Fast
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