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Sweet Alyssum 'Benthamii'
Sweet Alyssum 'Benthamii'
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Sweet Alyssum 'Benthamii'

Lobularia maritima
Double sweet alyssums once were quaint inhabitants of the florist's greenhouse bench, and dwarf strains are the rule today, but I can't imagine a flower more charming than this heirloom. Graceful waves of honey-scented blooms are perfect for softening garden edges. In addition, its nectar attracts beneficial insects such as hoverflies and wasps while repelling pest species.
SKU #S299
$3.25
Details
Approximate Seeds Per Packet
1250
Lifecycle
Annual
Annual Hardiness
Hardy Annual
Mature Size
10" h x 6" w
Sun
Full sun to partial shade
Soil
Regular to rich, moist, well-drained
Season
Spring to fall
Color
Clusters of petite white flowers
Features
Great for containers
Deer Resistant
Heat or Drought Tolerant
Attracts Butterflies
Attracts Bees
Attracts Hummingbirds
Attracts Beneficial Insects
SOWING INSTRUCTIONS
Depth:
Surface sow and press in lightly; requires light to germinate.
Sprout Time:
5-10 days
Seed To Bloom:
8-12 weeks
Starting Indoors:
Sow indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost. Keep at 55-70°F.
Starting Outdoors:
Direct sow 3 weeks before last spring frost and successive sow every 3 weeks if desired. Sprinkle seeds thinly on the soil surface and rake in.
WHEN TO SET OUTSIDE
At last frost date.
PLACEMENT & CULTIVATION
Sweet alyssum 'Paletta Mix' has waves of honey-scented, bee-attracting blooms that are perfect for softening garden edges and spilling from pots and window boxes. Not particular about soil, as it will grow and bloom in poor soil. A top beneficial insect attracting flower to add to vegetable gardens. Shear mid-summer and fertilize for quick rebloom or resow anytime in the season, including late summer as the weather cools, for fall flowers. Self-sows.
Final Spacing:
10"
Water Requirements:
Medium Water Use
Watering Details:
1" per week.
Soil pH:
Slightly acidic to neutral
Fertilizer:
Mix in 2-4" of compost prior to planting.
Diseases & Pests:
Protect young plants from slugs by sprinkling some crushed eggshells or diatomaceous earth on the soil surface surrounding the plants. Pelletized iron phosphate is another effective option.