Lobularia maritima 'Easter Bonnett'

Sweet Alyssum

Family: Brassicaceae Mustard


Type Annual
USDA Hardiness range n/a
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color Pink, purple
Bloom time Late Spring to Late Fall
Water needs Dry to moist
Landscape uses Border, container, ground cover, massing, rock garden, seashore
Height 4" to 8" / 10cm to 20cm
Spread 10" to 15" / 25cm to 40cm
Growth rate Fast
Bloom attributes Fragrant flowers
Leaf color Green, silvery
Fruit color n/a
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral, slightly alkaline
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Irregular or sprawling, spreading or horizontal
Attributes and features Attractive foilage, naturalizing