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Alyssum
Lobularia maritima
Also known as: carpet flower, sweet alyssum
Low-growing fragrant ground cover with tiny clustered flowers. Honey scented. Excellent filler for borders and containers.
Growing Requirements
SunFull Sun
WaterLow
Soil Type
Soil Drainage
Soil pH
Plant Spacing6–8″
Row Spacing8–12″
Planting Depth—
Height3–6″
Spread8–12″
✓ Container Friendly✓ Raised Bed Friendly
Planting Schedule
Start Indoors
6–8 weeks before last frost
Direct Sow (Spring)
2–3 weeks before last frost
Transplant Outdoors
-1–9 weeks after last frost
Germination
5–10 days
Days to Harvest
45–60 days
Zone Suitability
USDA Hardiness Zones
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
Zones 2–11
Cannot overwinter outdoors
Surface sow — needs light. Shear back in midsummer for reblooming flush. Tolerates light frost. Self-seeds.
Companion Plants
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