Lobularia maritima l desv.
Alyssum carpet of snow facts.
Alyssum carpet of snow 2 1 alyssum carpet of snow 3 1 long lasting masses of tiny fragrant white flowers.
Similar to the regular carpet of snow but more compact.
Sweet alyssum is a delicate carpet of tiny flowers with a subtle sweet scent.
A sea of fragrant blooms for edging.
Alyssum carpet of snow seeds short description.
Sowing directly in the garden.
This variety in particular attracts butterflies.
Direct sow seeds in average soil in full sun to part shade after danger of heavy frost.
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It can be planted quite easily from seed either indoors or out and produces bunches of lovely white flowers.
Royal carpet purple the name of this type refers to the cluster of purple alyssum flowers which bloom throughout the summer and are one of the most beautiful types of alyssum.
The following are the types of sweet alyssum flowers.
Sweet alyssum carpet of snow wildflower seeds 1 oz.
Plant alyssum carpet of snow virtually throughout the season but be sure to.
Its hardiness and versatility makes it ideal as a border ground cover or for growing in pots.
Sweet alyssum quick facts.
The low growing foliage covers the ground with tiny cross shaped four petal flowers for much of the growing season.
Flower clusters typically only reach 3.
These plants really resemble neat piles of snow when viewed from a distance.
The genus name lobelia honors the renowned flemish botanist mathias de lobel.
The foliage is barely visible under abundant clusters of white blooms.
Carpet of snow sweet alyssum is an attractive member of the mustard family that originally came from the rocky coasts of the mediterranean region.
The common name alyssum comes from a greek word meaning rabies referring to the ancient belief that this plant had the ability to treat this disease.
Alyssum is native to southern europe france portugal spain italy albania and greece northern africa northern algeria egypt northern libya morocco and tunisia the azores the madeira islands and the canary islands.
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Also sometimes called sweet alice or sweet alison is our most popular alyssum variety for good reason.
Grow heirloom alyssum plant carpet of snow sweetalyssum seedsthis aptly named flower ndash.
Its gray green leaves are slightly hairy narrow and lance shaped.
Alyssum may be sown directly in the garden after frost or planted as a potted plant.
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