Directorio de Anuales

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Sweet Alyssum
Lobularia maritima

Quick Profile

Exposure

Full Sun
Partial Sun/Shade

Mature Height

3 - 6 Inches

Soil Conditions

Moist, Well-Drained

Bloom Color

Pink
Purple
White
Yellow

Bloom Season

June - October

Hardiness

Hardy Annual

Size

Small

Features

Popular annual for use as an edging plant where lots of flowers are needed. Good for growing between walkway stones and as a filler between taller plants.

Culture

Full sun to partial shade in well-drained soils. During the summer, cut back plants to keep it flowering. Leave plants in the garden over the winter. In spring, remove plants to expose lots of self-sown seedlings.

Cultivars

'Pastel Carpet'
'Easter Bonnet'
'Snow Crystals'
'Wonderland White'

Notes

Very good soil drainage is a must if alyssum is to perform well in the garden.