Sweet Alyssum
Sweet Alyssum (Lobularia maritima)
Sweet Alyssum (Lobularia maritima) is a low-growing, fragrant annual known for its dense clusters of tiny white, pink, lavender, or purple flowers. This easy-to-grow plant is a favorite for garden borders, ground cover, and container plantings, providing a delicate and continuous display of blooms throughout the growing season.
Distinctive Features
Sweet Alyssum is prized for its honey-scented flowers and spreading habit, making it a great option for filling gaps in flower beds or softening edges in container arrangements. Its fine-textured foliage remains attractive, and it thrives in cool weather, making it ideal for spring and fall plantings.
Growing Conditions
- Sun Exposure: Prefers full sun to partial shade; tolerates light shade in hotter climates.
- Soil: Thrives in well-draining, moderately fertile soil.
- Water: Requires moderate watering; prefers consistently moist but not waterlogged soil.
- Humidity: Prefers moderate humidity but adapts well to different conditions.
- USDA Hardiness Zones: Typically grown as an annual but may overwinter in zones 9-11.
Ideal Uses
- Ground Cover: Spreads quickly to form a fragrant floral carpet.
- Hanging Baskets & Containers: Cascades beautifully over the edges.
- Garden Borders: Adds softness and charm to pathways and flower beds.
Low Maintenance Care
Sweet Alyssum is an easy-to-grow plant that thrives with minimal care beyond occasional watering and trimming.
- Watering: Keep soil evenly moist; reduce watering once established.
- Pruning: Shear back plants mid-season to encourage reblooming.
- Fertilizing: Apply a diluted balanced fertilizer every 4-6 weeks to support growth.
- Propagation: Easily grown from seeds; reseeds readily in favorable conditions.
Why Choose Sweet Alyssum?
With its delightful fragrance, low-maintenance nature, and pollinator-friendly blooms, Sweet Alyssum is an excellent addition to any garden.
- Long Blooming Season: Provides color from spring to fall.
- Attracts Pollinators: A favorite among bees and butterflies.
- Low Maintenance: Thrives with minimal care and reseeds for future blooms.
- Versatile Placement: Ideal for borders, containers, and ground cover.
For those looking for a fragrant, easy-to-grow plant, Sweet Alyssum (Lobularia maritima) is an outstanding choice.
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