sweet alyssum

sweet alyssum · Temperature

sweet alyssum · Lobularia maritima
Also known as: sea alyssum; snow-white carpet; sweet alison; snow in summer; snowdrift

Sweet alyssum's basic care needs include full to partial sun exposure and well-draining soil. A special care point is that sweet alyssum thrives with regular watering but is drought-tolerant once established. Deadheading can encourage continuous blooming. Overall, sweet alyssum is an easy-care plant that is suitable for beginners.

Watering: Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterloggingSunlight: Full sunInformation to be completed

What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for sweet alyssum?

Though sweet alyssum is native to Mediterranean region and Macaronesia, nowadays it is introduced as garden plant and naturalised in temperate regions of the world because of its hardiness. Its optimum growing temperature is between 10 to 26 ℃ but it can grow normally at temperatures up to 34 ℃. Low temperatures can kill it and it can survive only with light frosts. It has normal water requirements, prefers medium to dry conditions and requires moist soils but not soggy, so avoid overwatering it.