sweet alyssum
Also known as: sea alyssum; snow-white carpet; sweet alison; snow in summer; snowdrift
A compact and low-growing, bushy annual or short-lived perennial, grown for its tiny, white, honey-scented flowers, which are borne in rounded clusters throughout summer. A good plant to attract pollinating insects
Scientific classification
- Species
- sweet alyssum (Lobularia maritima)
- Genus
- Lobularia
- Family
- Brassicaceae
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- Toxicity
- Annual Biennial · Bedding
- Plant type
- Up to 10 cm
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Matforming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
- 15 – 25 °C
- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of sweet alyssum
Distribution map
Mediterranean, Canary Islands
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of sweet alyssum
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sweet alyssum care guide
- Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
- 15 – 25 °C
- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced feed in spring and light repeat in growth season
Pruning
PruningClip over after the first flush of blooms to encourage further flowering
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by sowing seed in situ in spring
Growing
GrowingGrow in light, moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to slugs and flea beetles
Pests
May be susceptible to downy mildews, clubroot and white blister
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