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Sweet Alyssum Snow Princess
FlowerLobularia maritima 'Snow Princess'
- Partial sun
- Zones 5–9
- 60 days to maturity
- Flowers
- 6" spacing
- Moderate water
- Annual
- pH 6–7.5
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.