Sweet Alyssum - Lobularia Maritima
Approximate seeds per pound: 1,270,000
Seeding rate: Plant this wildflower seed at 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 sweet alyssum wildflower seed
Sweet alyssum wildflowers are hardy annuals 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 from wildflower seed in early spring, seedlings cannot withstand a heavy frost. A seemingly endless parade of blooms.