Lobularia ‘Snow Princess’ (Sweet Alyssum)
Sweet Alyssum 'Snow Princess', Alyssum maritimum 'Snow Princess'
Extraordinarily heat and drought tolerant, this sweet but vigorous little plant produces a profusion of delightfully scented flowers that will quickly cover your beds and borders with a sea of white flowers that will beautifully mix with your other annuals or perennials. It will also cascade richly from your containers or hanging baskets and beautify your rock garden.
- With its incredibly long blooming season, from late spring to frost, ‘Snow Princess’ is a top performer that has received dozens of awards.
- Loved by butterflies, it is hardy to USDA 9 – 11 and grown as an annual in cooler areas.
- Growing up to 8 inches tall (20 cm), it is noted for its spreading, mounding and cascading habit.
- 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.
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- Discover beautiful U.S. native plant alternatives.
Requirements
| Hardiness |
2 - 11 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
1 - 12 |
| Climate Zones | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, A1, A2, A3, H1, H2 |
| Plant Type | Annuals |
| Plant Family | Brassicaceae |
| Genus | Lobularia |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall |
| Height |
6" - 8" (20cm - 20cm) |
| Spread |
8" - 10" (20cm - 30cm) |
| Spacing |
8" - 10" (20cm - 30cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Fragrant, Plant of Merit, Showy |
| Tolerance | Drought, Dry Soil |
| Attracts | Butterflies, Bees, Birds |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Edging, Hanging Baskets, Patio And Containers |
| Garden Styles | Coastal Garden, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden |
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While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
Requirements
| Hardiness |
2 - 11 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
1 - 12 |
| Climate Zones | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, A1, A2, A3, H1, H2 |
| Plant Type | Annuals |
| Plant Family | Brassicaceae |
| Genus | Lobularia |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall |
| Height |
6" - 8" (20cm - 20cm) |
| Spread |
8" - 10" (20cm - 30cm) |
| Spacing |
8" - 10" (20cm - 30cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Fragrant, Plant of Merit, Showy |
| Tolerance | Drought, Dry Soil |
| Attracts | Butterflies, Bees, Birds |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Edging, Hanging Baskets, Patio And Containers |
| Garden Styles | Coastal Garden, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden |
