Alyssum, Sweet
Sweet Alyssum is heat and drought hardy. Not frost tolerant but will self sow. Blooms summer through fall.
Size: 3-8" tall
Growing Requirements
Full Sun, Part Shade
Requires well-drained soil and moderate moisture.
When to Plant
1-3 weeks before average last frost.
Fall planting for winter bloom in mild climates.
Start indoors 4-6 weeks before average last frost.
Sowing Details
Depth: Press into surface Spacing: A pinch of seeds every 6" Emergence: 5-15 days Thinning: Not necessary
Requires light to germinate. Keep lightly moist.
May self sow.
Culture & Care
Encourage re-blooming by cutting back spent flowers.
Companion Planting
Attracts and shelters beneficial insects like chalcid wasps, spiders, ground beetles, and bees.
Plant alongside bushy crops or under arching crops to create a living groundcover.
