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 averagemedium moisturewell-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.
  • Find where this species is invasive in the United States.
  • Discover beautiful U.S. native plant alternatives.

Requirements

Hardiness 2
– 11

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