Sweet Alyssum

• Sweet Alyssum ‘Violet Queen’ (Lobularia maritima)

Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade

Water Requirements: Moderate

Height: 4-8 inches

Bloom Time: Spring to Fall

Description:
Sweet Alyssum ‘Violet Queen’ is a low-growing, trailing plant covered in clusters of fragrant, deep violet-purple flowers. Its delicate blooms create a carpet of color, making it ideal for borders, containers, and ground cover. It thrives in cool weather and can bloom continuously throughout the season with proper care. This variety attracts bees, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinators, enhancing any garden space.

Planting Tips:

• Soil: Prefers well-drained soil rich in organic matter.

• Light: Performs best in full sun but tolerates partial shade.

• Watering: Keep soil evenly moist but avoid overwatering.

• Maintenance: Trim back spent blooms to encourage continuous flowering.

Ideal Season for Planting in Texas: Fall or Early Spring

Nativity to Texas: No

Additional Notes:
Sweet Alyssum ‘Violet Queen’ is an excellent choice for attracting pollinators and adding long-lasting color to flower beds and container gardens. Its pleasant fragrance makes it a favorite for garden edges and walkways.

• Sweet Alyssum 'Oriental Nights' (Lobularia maritima 'Oriental Nights')

Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade

Water Requirements: Moderate

Height: 4-6 inches

Description: Sweet Alyssum 'Oriental Nights' features deep purple flowers that create a striking contrast against its bright green foliage. This variety is known for its compact growth and abundant flowering, which makes it excellent for borders, containers, and as a ground cover. The blooms emit a sweet, honey-like fragrance that attracts bees and butterflies.

Planting Tips:

• Plant in well-drained, fertile soil.
• Space plants about 6-8 inches apart.
• Water regularly to keep the soil consistently moist.
• Deadhead spent blooms to encourage continuous flowering.

Ideal Season for Planting in Texas: Spring or Fall

Nativity to Texas: No

• Sweet Alyssum 'Pastel Blend' (Lobularia maritima 'Pastel Blend')

Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade

Water Requirements: Moderate

Height: 4-6 inches

Description: Sweet Alyssum 'Pastel Blend' offers a mix of soft pastel-colored flowers ranging from white to light pink and lavender. This variety is appreciated for its low-growing, spreading habit and the sweet fragrance of its tiny blooms, making it an ideal choice for hanging baskets, edging, and window boxes. It provides continuous blooms from spring through fall.

Planting Tips:

• Plant in well-drained soil.
• Space plants about 6 inches apart to allow for spreading.
• Water regularly, especially during dry periods, to maintain even moisture.
• Deadhead regularly to promote more blooms.

Ideal Season for Planting in Texas: Spring or Fall

Nativity to Texas: No

• Sweet Alyssum 'Tiny Tim' (Lobularia maritima 'Tiny Tim')

Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade

Water Requirements: Moderate

Height: 3-4 inches

Description: Sweet Alyssum 'Tiny Tim' is a dwarf variety that forms a compact, low-growing mat of tiny white flowers. Known for its early bloom and long-lasting flowers, it's particularly useful for small spaces, borders, and containers where its delicate texture and sweet scent can be appreciated up close.

Planting Tips:

• Plant in well-drained soil.
• Space plants about 4-6 inches apart.
• Water frequently to keep the soil moist.
• Deadhead to extend blooming and maintain a tidy appearance.

Ideal Season for Planting in Texas: Spring or Fall

Nativity to Texas: No

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• Sweet Alyssum 'Carpet of Snow' (Lobularia maritima)

Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade

Water Requirements: Moderate

Height: 4-6 inches

Bloom Time: Spring to Fall

Description:
Sweet Alyssum 'Carpet of Snow' is a low-growing, fast-spreading annual known for its dense clusters of tiny, fragrant white flowers that resemble a blanket of snow. It is an excellent choice for borders, ground cover, container plantings, and rock gardens. This variety is highly attractive to pollinators such as bees and butterflies and thrives in cool temperatures, making it a favorite for early spring and fall plantings.

Planting Tips:

• Soil: Prefers well-draining, moderately fertile soil.

• Light: Best in full sun but can tolerate partial shade.

• Watering: Keep soil evenly moist but not waterlogged.

• Maintenance: Deadhead spent blooms to encourage continuous flowering.

Ideal Season for Planting in Texas: Fall, Winter, or Early Spring

Nativity to Texas: No

Additional Notes:
'Carpet of Snow' is a great companion plant for vegetable gardens as it attracts beneficial insects. It is also heat-sensitive, so it performs best in Texas during the cooler months.