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Sweet Alyssum Snow Princess

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Sweet Alyssum Snow Princess

Flower

Lobularia maritima 'Snow Princess'

  • Partial sun
  • Zones 5–9
  • 60 days to maturity
  • Flowers
  • 6" spacing
  • Moderate water
  • Annual
  • pH 6–7.5
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  • Overview

    This award-winning sweet alyssum produces clouds of tiny white flowers with an intoxicating honey-like fragrance that attracts beneficial insects. Exceptionally heat tolerant and long-blooming, it forms a dense carpet perfect for edging, rock gardens, or spilling from containers. Unlike older varieties, Snow Princess continues blooming through summer heat without the need for cutting back.

  • Planting

    Direct sow in early spring or fall. Surface sow tiny seeds, barely cover with soil.

  • Growing

    Sun: partial. Water: moderate. Soil pH: 6–7.5. Space plants 6" apart. Germination: 7-14.

  • Pests & diseases

    Common pests: Flea beetles, aphids, cabbage worms. Common diseases: Downy mildew, white rust, damping off.