Sweet alison
Lobularia maritima
Sweet alyssum is a popular low-growing annual or short-lived perennial that produces masses of tiny, honey-scented white to purple flowers over a long season. It thrives in full sun to partial shade in average, well-drained soil and is remarkably easy to grow from seed or transplant. Shear it back lightly after the first flush of bloom to encourage a second wave of fragrant flowers.
Care Level
Low
Sun
Partial Sun
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
12″ – 36″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
9″
Watering Schedule
Every 7-10 Days • Water Lightly And Allow Soil Surface To Dry Between Waterings; Tolerates Brief Dry Spells
Soil pH
7.5 – 8
Temperature
-30° – 85°F
Mature Spread
up to 18″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Medium
Propagation: Seed
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken Oct 11, 2017 by Reinier Feijen (cc-by-sa)
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