Alyssum
Lobularia maritima
Description: Alyssum, also known as Sweet Alyssum, is a low-growing annual or short-lived perennial prized for its delicate, honey-scented flowers and spreading growth habit. Blooming in shades of white, purple, and pink, this charming plant forms a lush, trailing mat that softens garden edges, fills containers, and acts as an excellent ground cover. With its long bloom time and easy-care nature, Alyssum is a favorite for both ornamental and pollinator-friendly gardens.
Wildlife Benefits: Alyssum’s nectar-rich flowers attract bees, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinators, while also serving as a companion plant that deters pests in vegetable gardens.
Medicinal Benefits: While not widely used medicinally today, Alyssum has been historically included in folk remedies for relaxation and calming effects.
Native Status: Native to the Mediterranean region, Alyssum thrives in warm climates and adapts well to Georgia’s growing conditions.
Pollinator Friendliness: Alyssum provides a continuous nectar source from late spring through fall, supporting a variety of pollinators throughout the growing season.
Planting Guidelines:
Height: 4–8 inches
Spacing: 6–12 inches
Sun/Shade: Prefers Full Sun but Tolerates Partial Shade
How to Grow: Sow Alyssum seeds directly in the garden after the last frost or start indoors 6–8 weeks before planting. It thrives in well-drained soil and requires regular watering during establishment. Once mature, it is drought-tolerant and low-maintenance. Deadhead spent blooms to encourage continuous flowering, and trim back plants in mid-summer if they become leggy.
Grow Alyssum for its delicate beauty, pollinator appeal, and effortless charm—a fast-growing, fragrant plant that enhances any garden space.
Available in 2.5 inch pots.
Lobularia maritima
Description: Alyssum, also known as Sweet Alyssum, is a low-growing annual or short-lived perennial prized for its delicate, honey-scented flowers and spreading growth habit. Blooming in shades of white, purple, and pink, this charming plant forms a lush, trailing mat that softens garden edges, fills containers, and acts as an excellent ground cover. With its long bloom time and easy-care nature, Alyssum is a favorite for both ornamental and pollinator-friendly gardens.
Wildlife Benefits: Alyssum’s nectar-rich flowers attract bees, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinators, while also serving as a companion plant that deters pests in vegetable gardens.
Medicinal Benefits: While not widely used medicinally today, Alyssum has been historically included in folk remedies for relaxation and calming effects.
Native Status: Native to the Mediterranean region, Alyssum thrives in warm climates and adapts well to Georgia’s growing conditions.
Pollinator Friendliness: Alyssum provides a continuous nectar source from late spring through fall, supporting a variety of pollinators throughout the growing season.
Planting Guidelines:
Height: 4–8 inches
Spacing: 6–12 inches
Sun/Shade: Prefers Full Sun but Tolerates Partial Shade
How to Grow: Sow Alyssum seeds directly in the garden after the last frost or start indoors 6–8 weeks before planting. It thrives in well-drained soil and requires regular watering during establishment. Once mature, it is drought-tolerant and low-maintenance. Deadhead spent blooms to encourage continuous flowering, and trim back plants in mid-summer if they become leggy.
Grow Alyssum for its delicate beauty, pollinator appeal, and effortless charm—a fast-growing, fragrant plant that enhances any garden space.
Available in 2.5 inch pots.
Lobularia maritima
Description: Alyssum, also known as Sweet Alyssum, is a low-growing annual or short-lived perennial prized for its delicate, honey-scented flowers and spreading growth habit. Blooming in shades of white, purple, and pink, this charming plant forms a lush, trailing mat that softens garden edges, fills containers, and acts as an excellent ground cover. With its long bloom time and easy-care nature, Alyssum is a favorite for both ornamental and pollinator-friendly gardens.
Wildlife Benefits: Alyssum’s nectar-rich flowers attract bees, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinators, while also serving as a companion plant that deters pests in vegetable gardens.
Medicinal Benefits: While not widely used medicinally today, Alyssum has been historically included in folk remedies for relaxation and calming effects.
Native Status: Native to the Mediterranean region, Alyssum thrives in warm climates and adapts well to Georgia’s growing conditions.
Pollinator Friendliness: Alyssum provides a continuous nectar source from late spring through fall, supporting a variety of pollinators throughout the growing season.
Planting Guidelines:
Height: 4–8 inches
Spacing: 6–12 inches
Sun/Shade: Prefers Full Sun but Tolerates Partial Shade
How to Grow: Sow Alyssum seeds directly in the garden after the last frost or start indoors 6–8 weeks before planting. It thrives in well-drained soil and requires regular watering during establishment. Once mature, it is drought-tolerant and low-maintenance. Deadhead spent blooms to encourage continuous flowering, and trim back plants in mid-summer if they become leggy.
Grow Alyssum for its delicate beauty, pollinator appeal, and effortless charm—a fast-growing, fragrant plant that enhances any garden space.
Available in 2.5 inch pots.