Lobularia maritima 'Snow Crystals'
Sweet Alyssum
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Sweet Alyssum (Lobularia maritima 'Snow Crystals') - Description
Fragrant, pure white flowers, much larger than other varieties, cover dwarf, compact plants. Popular for beds, borders, rock gardens and containers. In bloom from early summer to frost. Annual. Ht. 4 in. GARDEN HINTS: For earlier bloom, start seeds in a warm, well-lighted area indoors 6-8 weeks before last spring frost. Sow 1/4 in. deep in seed-starting formula. Keep moist. Transplant singly or in clumps when seedlings have 2 pairs of leaves. Before transfer to garden, accustom to outdoor conditions by moving to a sheltered place outside for a week.
Sweet Alyssum (Lobularia maritima 'Snow Crystals') - 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 'Snow Crystals') - Growth
Thrives in full sun, but tolerates some shade. Well adapted to maritime conditions and disturbed sites.
Sweet Alyssum (Lobularia maritima 'Snow Crystals') - 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 'Snow Crystals') - Pest
Prone to downy mildew, white blister, snails and slugs.
Sweet Alyssum (Lobularia maritima 'Snow Crystals') - 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 'Snow Crystals') - Soil and irrigation
Average, well-drained soil. Grows well in evenly moist soil. Tolerates dry conditions.
