description Sweet Alyssum Overview
Sweet alyssum is Lobularia maritima, a low-growing flowering plant native to the Mediterranean region and cultivated widely in temperate gardens. It forms spreading mats or compact mounds covered with small, fragrant flowers, commonly white but also available in related colors through cultivation. Because it stays relatively short and flowers densely, it is often used for edging, containers, rock gardens, and ground-level planting.
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What is the scientific name of sweet alyssum?
Sweet alyssum is Lobularia maritima. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is widely grown in temperate gardens.
What does sweet alyssum look like?
It forms low, spreading mats or compact mounds covered with small fragrant flowers. White is the most common flower color, although related colors are also cultivated.
Does sweet alyssum have fragrant flowers?
Yes. Fragrance is one of its notable garden features, especially when many small flowers are growing together.
Where is sweet alyssum commonly planted?
Sweet alyssum is cultivated widely in temperate gardens. Its low growth makes it useful where gardeners want spreading ground cover or compact flowering mounds.
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