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Annual flower
Brassicaceae
White Alyssum
Sweet Alyssum
Quantity
About 100 seeds
Exposure
Sun to partial shade
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Family
Brassicaceae
Type
Annual flower
Cycle
Annual
White alyssum quickly forms a delicate carpet of bright flowers in the garden, its sweet, honeyed scent gracing summer days with discreet elegance. This tetraploid variety is characterized by particularly abundant flowering, as it devotes less energy to seed production and more to producing generous white blooms. Whether in borders, containers, or flowerbeds, it creates an airy effect much appreciated for softening floral compositions and brightening sunny or lightly shaded areas. Its vigorous growth and low habit also make it an excellent filler plant, ideal for gracefully filling gaps while maintaining beautiful visual continuity. Highly melliferous, it attracts numerous pollinators, thus adding valuable ecological worth to its ornamental beauty. Easy to grow from seed, it thrives in well-drained soil, controlled initial moisture, and an airy location to limit foliar diseases. Throughout the season, its small flowers, clustered in fragrant clouds, transform balconies, window boxes, and flowerbeds into lively, refined, and fresh scenes. It is a floriferous, fragrant, and versatile annual, perfect for gardeners looking for abundance, charm, and simplicity of cultivation.
Planting guide
From planting to establishment.
Planting depth
0.3 cm (0.1 in)
Establishment temperature
21 to 24 °C (70 to 75 °F)
Establishment time
5 to 8 days
Soil and care
The right conditions.
Exposure
Sun to partial shade
Watering
Moderate
Soil type
Well-drained, porous, and rather dry
Container growing
A controlled environment.
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Bloom and dimensions
The complete profile.
Bloom period
June to September
Harvest
8 to 10 weeks after sowing
Garden associations
What to plant with it.
Good companions
lobelia, petunia, verbena, nasturtium
Avoid planting with
plants for heavy, waterlogged soil
fragrant plants, containers, flowerbeds
