Alyssum Carpet Of Snow Facts

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Alyssum carpet of snow facts.

This variety in particular attracts butterflies. A sea of fragrant blooms for edging. Grow heirloom alyssum plant carpet of snow sweetalyssum seedsthis aptly named flower ndash. It can be planted quite easily from seed either indoors or out and produces bunches of lovely white flowers.

Sowing directly in the garden. It is popularly named as carpet because it is best when it is used as groundcover and grown about 2 4 inches. Alyssum carpet of snow seeds short description. 3 6 out of 5 stars 61.

Sweet alyssum is a delicate carpet of tiny flowers with a subtle sweet scent. The foliage is barely visible under abundant clusters of white blooms. Alyssum is native to southern europe france portugal spain italy albania and greece northern africa northern algeria egypt northern libya morocco and tunisia the azores the madeira islands and the canary islands. New carpet of snow.

Alyssum carpet of snow 2 1 alyssum carpet of snow 3 1 long lasting masses of tiny fragrant white flowers. The genus name lobelia honors the renowned flemish botanist mathias de lobel. Direct sow seeds in average soil in full sun to part shade after danger of heavy frost. Also sometimes called sweet alice or sweet alison is our most popular alyssum variety for good reason.

Sweet alyssum quick facts. Sweet alyssum carpet of snow wildflower seeds 1 oz. Its gray green leaves are slightly hairy narrow and lance shaped. Alyssum may be sown directly in the garden after frost or planted as a potted plant.

The common name alyssum comes from a greek word meaning rabies referring to the ancient belief that this plant had the ability to treat this disease. Flower clusters typically only reach 3. Plant alyssum carpet of snow virtually throughout the season but be sure to. Royal carpet purple the name of this type refers to the cluster of purple alyssum flowers which bloom throughout the summer and are one of the most beautiful types of alyssum.

Carpet of snow sweet alyssum is an attractive member of the mustard family that originally came from the rocky coasts of the mediterranean region. Similar to the regular carpet of snow but more compact. Lobularia maritima l desv. How to sow alyssum carpet of snow part i please help me get to 10 000 subscribers just click subscribe thanks.

The following are the types of sweet alyssum flowers. Its hardiness and versatility makes it ideal as a border ground cover or for growing in pots.