This annual forms a low rounded compact habit. It has small grey-green linear leaves and the long lasting white, pink and violet cup-shaped flowers have a honey-like fragrance and appear in a raceme from summer to autumn.

Hardiness zones 7 to 10

Lobularia maritima is naturally found from Europe to west Asia. It grows in most well drained moderately fertile moist sandy to light clay loams and tolerates chalky soils with a pH range from 5.6 to 7.6 and prefers in a protected sunny position and is drought and frost tender.

Sweet Alyssum is grown for its spreading habit and flowers. It is planted in small or cottage gardens as an edging planting or used in rockeries and hanging baskets as a spill-over. It is fast growing and short lived and commonly used in bedding displays. It may also be used as a temporary ground cover between stepping stones or pavers. It is a persistent plant with a long flowering period and may be perennial in warmer climates. ID 194

Lobularia(lob-ew-LAH-ree-a) maritima(ma-RI-ti-ma)

'Lobularia': refers to the lobes of the petals; 'maritima': from near the sea.

Brassicaceae(brass-ih-KAY-see-ee)
(Cruciferae)
Cabbage, Mustard, Rapeseed, Turnip and Woad Family