purple sweet alyssum

Sweet Alyssum is a delicate carpet of tiny flowers with a subtle, sweet scent. The low-growing foliage is covered by flowers for much of the growing season. Sweet Alyssum is very easy to grow, from plant or seed. It is a cool season flower that can be set out in early spring. In frost-free climates, Sweet Alyssum can also be grown throughout the fall and winter. Sweet fragrance attracts beneficial insects, so try it near vegetables. Packet contains 100 seeds.

Purple Sweet Alyssum
Lobularia maritima

Sun
• Full sun - partial shade

Height
• 4"| 10 cm

Spread
• 6-9" |  15-23 cm

Life Cycle
• Annual

Sowing Method
• Outdoor

Difficulty
• Easy

Uses
• Attracts butterflies & bees, fragrant garden, hanging basket

Growing Zones
• 3-9