Lobularia Snow Princess (Sweet Alyssum)
Extraordinarily heat and drought tolerant, this sweet but vigorous little plant produces a profusion of delightfully scented 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.
Extraordinarily heat and drought tolerant, this sweet but vigorous little plant produces a profusion of delightfully scented 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 Princess' is a top performer that has received dozens of awards.
- Loved by butterflies, it is hardy to USDA 9 – 11 and grown as an annual in cooler areas.
- Growing up to 8 inches tall (20 cm), it is noted for its spreading, mounding and cascading habit.
- 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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- Discover beautiful U.S. native plant alternatives.
Requirements
Hardiness | 2 – 11 |
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Heat Zones | 1 – 12 |
Climate Zones | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, A1, A2, A3, H1, H2 |
Plant Type | Annuals |
Plant Family | Lobularia – Sweet Alyssums |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Late)Summer (Early,Mid,Late)Fall |
Height | 6" – 8" (15cm – 20cm) |
Spread | 8" – 10" (20cm – 25cm) |
Spacing | 8″ – 10″ (20cm – 25cm) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Fragrant, Plant of Merit, Showy |
Tolerance | Deer, Drought, Dry Soil |
Attracts | Butterflies |
Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Edging, Hanging Baskets, Patio and Containers |
Garden Styles | Coastal Garden, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden |