Sweet Alyssum (Lobularia maritima) is a fabulous little plant that should not be overlooked! Low maintenance, trouble-free, and drought tolerant, it produces a profusion of delightfully scented flowers that will quickly cover your beds and borders with a sea of flowers beautifully mixing with your other annuals or perennials. It will also cascade richly from your containers or hanging baskets and beautify your rock garden. Use it as a ground cover, as an edging, and in paving cracks too!

• An old-time favorite with its incredibly long blooming season extending from late spring to frost, Sweet Alyssum is extremely fragrant and exists in white, purple, or pink and apricot. Loved by butterflies, it is hardy to USDA 9 - 11 and grown as an annual in cooler areas.
• Grows in mounds up to 12 inches tall (30 cm) and spreads 10-18 inches (25-45 cm)
• Prefers full sun locations and enjoys average, medium moisture, well-drained soils. While tolerant of high summer temperatures, some afternoon shade would be appreciated in hot weather areas. Water regularly for best performance.
• Fertilize regularly. Shear plants back by one-half after the first flush of bloom to promote new blooms.
• Lobularia maritima species is native to Southern Europe. This Mediterranean native may crowd out native plants in some habitats.
• Find where this species is invasive in the United States.
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A few beautiful Lobularia Cultivars

Alyssum 'Snow Princess'	Alyssum 'Easter Bonnet' Series	Alyssum 'Frosty Night'
Extremely heat tolerant, it is noted for its spreading, mounding and cascading habit. Up to 8 in. tall (20 cm), spreads up to 24 in. (60 cm). Multiple awards	Compact, uniform cultivars. Exist in deep pink, rose, lavender, white and violet. Bloom earlier. Up to 2 inches tall (5 cm), spreads 10 in. (25 cm). Fleuroselect award	Very attractive and eye-catching with it variegated foliage. Heat tolerant. Up to 6 in. tall (15 cm), spreads 24 in. (60 cm). Multiple awards.
Alyssum 'Wonderland' Series	Alyssum 'Blushing Princess'	Alyssum 'Snow Crystal'
Brilliant rosy-red flowers on compact, flat-growing plants. This variety is considered to be excellent for edging. Up to 5 in. tall (12 cm), spreads 24 in. (60 cm). Fleuroselect Award	Fragrant flowers and blush lavender color make this plant a fantastic addition to your garden. Heat tolerant. Up to 8 in. tall (20 cm), spreads up to 24 in. (60 cm). Multiple awards	Has large, fragrant flowers. Very suited to hanging baskets, windowboxes and tubs, where the remarkable size of the flowerheads can be appreciated to the full. Up to 6 in. tall (15 cm), spreads 12.(30 cm). Fleuroselect award