DESCRIPTION
Growing Carpet of Snow Alyssum Flower Garden Seeds
Lobularia maritima, or more commonly known as Alyssum or Sweet Alyssum, is a low-growing species native to the Mediterranean and Canary Islands. Sweet Alyssum is one the most fragrant blooms available and one of the most award-winning. The genus names Lobularia is derived from the Latin word lobules which means "small pod." The specific name maritima meaning "coastal." Carpet of snow Alyssum flower seeds.
ATTRIBUTES
Basic Info
| Other Names: |
Sweet Alyssum, Sweet Alison |
| Seed Type: |
Annual |
| Flower Color: |
Alpine white blooms |
Growing Info
| Days to Maturity: |
56 - 63 days |
| Hardiness Zone: |
3 - 9 |
| Plant Spacing: |
6 Inches |
| Growth Habit: |
dwarfed 4 - 6" tall trailing mound with a 9 - 12" spread of tiny blooms |
| Soil Preference: |
Average, medium moisture, well-drained |
| Light Preference: |
Full sun |
Other
| Taxonomy: |
Lobularia maritima
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| Sow Indoors or Outdoors: |
Carpet of Snow Alyssum flowers have a wildflower-like hardiness and are most commonly broadcasted directly after the frost. For earliest blooms, begin seeds 4 - 6 weeks indoors prior to the frost. Alyssum will take 7 - 21 days to germinate in full lighting. Plants are just as popularly grown indoors as they are outdoors and may reseed in optimal climates. |
| Seed Planting Depth: |
Lightly press 2 - 3 seeds without covering or broadcast directly |
| Diseases/Pests/Troubleshooting: |
Carpet of Snow Alyssum Flowers are a very easy plant to grow directly from seed. Alyssum Flowers have no serious susceptibility to any pests or diseases. |
