Lobularia Snow Crystals (Sweet Alyssum)

Drought tolerant, this sweet but vigorous little plant produces a profusion of delightfully scented, large, pure white flowers that will quickly cover your beds and borders with a sea of white flowers that will beautifully mix with your other annuals or perennials. It will also cascade richly from your containers or hanging baskets and beautify your rock garden.

• With its incredibly long blooming season, from late spring to frost, 'Snow Crystals' forms a neat and compact mound, up to 6-8 in. tall (15-20 cm) and 10-12 in. wide (25-30 cm).
• Loved by butterflies, it is hardy to USDA 9 – 11 and grown as an annual in cooler areas.
• Prefers full sun locations and enjoys average, medium moisture, well-drained soils. While tolerant of high summer temperatures, some afternoon shade would be appreciated in hot weather areas. Water regularly for best performance.
• Fertilize regularly. Shear plants back by one-half after the first flush of bloom to promote new blooms.
• Lobularia maritima species is native to Southern Europe. This Mediterranean native may crowd out native plants in some habitats.
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