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Alyssum Seeds - Sweet
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(Lobularia Maritima - Benthamii) - Sweet Alyssum thrives in full sun to partial shade and in almost any soil. and require very little water. The Alyssum plants are loaded with honey-scented lacy white flowers that bloom quickly when started from flower seed sown outside in early spring.
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Planting Directions
TEMPERATURE
55 - 75F
AVERAGE GERM TIME
15 - 20 days
LIGHT REQUIRED
Yes
DEPTH
Do not cover
SOWING RATE
1 ounce per 1,000 square feet or 2 1/2 pounds per acre
MOISTURE
Keep seeds moist until germination
PLANT SPACING
6 inches
Sweet Alyssum (Lobularia Maritima - Benthamii) - What wonderful, honey-scented lacy white flowers that bloom quickly from flower seeds sown outside in early spring. The 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 and is excellent in containers or along the front of the flower bed. Sweet Alyssum can be used in a flower bed, container, hanging basket, or a window box and will attract many beneficial insects. Lobularia Maritima has been used medicinally to treat colds, coughs, abdominal pain, and rabies.
Common Questions
Can I grow alyssum in containers?
Alyssum is perfect for the edges of containers combined with other flowers. Raise the container to a wall or table, or plant in hanging baskets, so you can enjoy the fragrance.
Is alyssum toxic to pets?
Alyssum is non-toxic to dogs and non-toxic to cats.
How can alyssum be used as a companion plant?
Alyssum is a great companion to many plants and will attract aphids from lettuce.
Why didn’t my seeds germinate?
Alyssum needs light to germinate, just press them into the top of the soil and do not burry them. Keep the soil evenly moist but not wet.
Can I start seeds inside?
Alyssum is very easy to start outside and does not need to be started inside, however you can start them inside 6-8 weeks before the last frost.
