Alyssum Snow Carpet – Flower Seeds

Description

Sweet alyssum flowers (Lobularia maritima syn. Alyssum maritimum) are useful in alpine rock gardens, borders, planters, hanging baskets, and dry zones. They are small plants that may get 3 to 6 inches (7.5 to 15 cm.) tall and produce clusters of tiny flowers in clumps.

This herbaceous plant in the mustard family (Brassicaeae) is commonly used as a bedding plant called alyssum or sweet alyssum and is widely available in market packs at nurseries and garden centers in the spring. The common name refers to the genus in which it was formerly classified.

Planting And Care :

• Germination from large, easily handled seeds is rapid, and blooms should appear within a few weeks of sowing
• When you water, allow the soil to dry somewhat between watering, then water well, then repeat the process
• Do not water from overhead
• Water at the base of the plant

Alyssum care:

Alyssum Snow Carpet Uses:

• Use alyssum to lure aphids away from vegetable plants.
• Used for landscape or ornamental purpose.
• Lace a hanging basket near your homes entrance or next to the patio or deck where the sweet fragrance can be enjoyed up close.
• Sow seeds in between rows in the vegetable plot to help suppress weeds and attract insects that are essential for crop pollination.
• Plant as a ground cover around roses or taller plants for a season-long carpet of color.