Alyssum Sweet

Sweet Alyssum - Lobularia Maritima
Sweet Alyssum

Approximate seeds per pound: 1,270,000
Seeding rate: 2 pounds per acre
Height: Up to 1 ft.
Flower Color: Pure White or blushed with pink/purple
Plant Type: Perennial in warm areas. Grown as annual in colder regions.
Flower Type: Clustered flowerheads of tiny flowers
Bloom Time: Early and mid-season
Is this wildflower invasive? No
Is this wildflower endangered? No
Is this wildflower edible? No
Is this wildflower medicinal? No
Regions: All regions of North America.
Zones: 3-9 Perennial in warmer regions; grown as an annual in colder areas.
Soil preference: Adaptable
Sun/Shade: Full sun to light shade.
Moisture Requirements: Average moisture, well-drained.
Germination: 15-20 days
Optimum soil temperature for germination: 55-75F
Sowing depth: Surface Sow

A hardy annual native to Southern Europe, but has naturalized throughout the United States. Dense clusters of tiny snow-white flowers bloom continuously throughout the growing season if the spent blossoms are trimmed back. A compact, rapid growing variety which is drought tolerant and heat resistant. Thrives in full sun to partial shade, in almost any soil. Best sown in early spring, seedlings cannot withstand a heavy frost. A seemingly endless parade of blooms.