Lobularia maritima
Sweet Alyssum
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Sweet Alyssum (Lobularia maritima) - Description
L. maritima is native to the Mediterranean. It bears narrow 0.5 to 2 inch long lance-shaped leaves with crowded clusters of tiny four-petaled white flowers with a sweet honey scent.
Sweet Alyssum (Lobularia maritima) - Blooming
Alyssums bloom scented flowers in the spring and summer in colors such as white, pink, rose-red, violet, and lilac. To promote longer flowering cycle, prune plant back by 50 percent after the first blossoms.
Sweet Alyssum (Lobularia maritima) - Growth
Thrives in full sun, but tolerates some shade. Well adapted to maritime conditions and disturbed sites.
Sweet Alyssum (Lobularia maritima) - Planting
Sow seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost. Germination after 1-2 weeks at 65-70F. Or sow outdoors where the plants are to grow several weeks before last frost date, when soil is cool and light frost is still possible. Or sow in fall for spring blooms. Species self-seed at high rates.
Sweet Alyssum (Lobularia maritima) - Pest
Prone to downy mildew, white blister, snails and slugs.
Sweet Alyssum (Lobularia maritima) - Interesting facts
Lobularia is found on seashores, disturbed grounds, and stony slopes of the Canary Islands and the Mediterranean. Species grow low to the ground, and are useful for filling cracks in pavement asthetically.
Sweet Alyssum (Lobularia maritima) - Soil and irrigation
Average, well-drained soil. Grows well in evenly moist soil. Tolerates dry conditions.
