Description
Sweet alyssum flowers (Lobularia maritima syn. Alyssum maritimum) are useful in alpine rock gardens, borders, planters, hanging baskets, and dry zones. They are small plants that may get 3 to 6 inches (7.5 to 15 cm.) tall and produce clusters of tiny flowers in clumps.
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This herbaceous plant in the mustard family (Brassicaeae) is commonly used as a bedding plant called alyssum or sweet alyssum and is widely available in market packs at nurseries and garden centers in the spring. The common name refers to the genus in which it was formerly classified.
Plant Specifications
Common Name | sweet alison |
Maximum Reachable Height | 9 inches |
Bloom Time | June to October |
Difficulty Level | Easy to medium |
Color | White |
*above specification are indicative only. actual dimensions may vary by +-10%
Planting care:
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Sunlight
Donts
Initial care for 1-2 weeks after receiving plant at your location:
Alyssum care:
Sunlight | |
Watering | |
Soil | |
Temperature | 20 to 35 degree C |
Fertilizer |
Alyssum uses
- Use alyssum to lure aphids away from vegetable plants.
- Used for landscape or ornamental purpose.
- Lace a hanging basket near your homes entrance or next to the patio or deck where the sweet fragrance can be enjoyed up close.
- Sow seeds in between rows in the vegetable plot to help suppress weeds and attract insects that are essential for crop pollination.
- Plant as a ground cover around roses or taller plants for a season-long carpet of color.