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Sweet Alyssum

Plant Information

Taxonomic Name: Lobularia maritima
Common Name: Sweet Alyssum
Bloom Time: May to October
Light Requirements: Full sun
Flower Color: White
Wildlife: Pollinators
Special Characteristics:
  • Supports beneficial insects ยท Re-seeding annual
  • A strong, tall plant structure sets this strain of sweet alyssum apart, providing excellent branching for a thick layer of small white blossoms. A wonderful addition to cut flower gardens, sweet alyssum can also be utilized as a cover crop for adding valuable organic matter.