Lobularia maritima 'Royal Carpet'

Sweet Alyssum

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Common Name:

Sweet Alyssum

Plant Type:

Flower color:

Purple

Foliage color:

Green

Sun (From 0 to 5):

2

Water (From 0 to 5):

2

Maximum temperature:

40°C

Minimum temperature:

7°C

Maximum height:

20 cm

Maximum width:

30 cm

Sweet Alyssum (Lobularia maritima 'Royal Carpet') - Description

All-America Winner. Mounds of rich violet purple blooms. Height 3" and spreads 10". Sow twice a year for almost continuous bloom.

Sweet Alyssum (Lobularia maritima 'Royal Carpet') - 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 'Royal Carpet') - Growth

Thrives in full sun, but tolerates some shade. Well adapted to maritime conditions and disturbed sites.

Sweet Alyssum (Lobularia maritima 'Royal Carpet') - 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 'Royal Carpet') - Pest

Prone to downy mildew, white blister, snails and slugs.

Sweet Alyssum (Lobularia maritima 'Royal Carpet') - 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 'Royal Carpet') - Soil and irrigation

Average, well-drained soil. Grows well in evenly moist soil. Tolerates dry conditions.