Lobularia maritima (Annual)

Lobularia maritima (Sweet Alyssum)

Sweet Alyssum

Cool weather annual that makes an awesome border or accent in a color bowl. Sweet fragrance.

Awesome border annual
Flowers fall through Spring
Fragrant

Height

3-6 Inches

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Spread

6-12 Inches

Homeowner Growing
& Maintenance Tips

Fertilize throughout it's growing season.

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Interesting Notes

Plant in Fall and they will bloom through Spring.
Few insect or disease problems.


USDA Hardiness Zone 7-10

Great Companions

Johnny Jump Up Johnny Jump Up (Viola tricolor )
Pansy Pansy (Viola wittrockiana )
Cyclamen Cyclamen (Cyclamen persicum )
Petunia Petunia (Petunia grandiflora )

Characteristics & Attributes

Attributes
Ground Cover
Mass Planting
Border or Bed
Rock Garden
Container
Fragrant
Critter Resistance
Deer Resistant
Exposure
Sun
Foliage Color
Green
Growth Rate
Moderate
Season of Interest (Flowering)
Spring
Fall
Winter
Soil Moisture Preference
Average
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