Plant in container gardens, alone or mixed with other annuals.
Lobularia 'Frosty Knight®'
Alyssum
Tips for Homeowners:
Trim back if it grows too leggy. Water regularly to prevent the plants from drying out, and feed with a high nitrogen fertilizer every 2-4 weeks.
Rate this Plant:
The fragrant white flowers are continual and delightful from spring to fall.
- A tough annual that loves the heat
- Dainty, fragrant white flowers
- Self-cleaning
Height: 4-6 in
Spread: 12-18 in
Zone: 9-11
Color: White
Interesting Notes about Alyssum:
This is an annual that will perform all season in a sunny container garden. After planting it is sometimes recommended to cut it back to stimulate branching, but there is no need to remove old flowers.
Characteristics & Attributes
Attributes:
- Container
- Blooms all Season
- Fragrant
- Summer Bloomer
- No Deadheading
- Edging
- Long Blooming
- Heat Tolerant
Foliage Color:
- Variegated
- Green
Exposure:
- Full Sun
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Pollinators
- Attracts Butterflies
Critter Resistance:
- Deer Resistant
Habit:
- Mounding
- Creeping/Ground Cover
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Fall
- Summer
Soil Moisture:
- Average Water
- Moist, Well-Drained