Alyssum
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Alyssum
What is alyssum?
This flowering plant has naturalized in the United States and thrives in a wide range of regions. Sweet Alyssum flowers are so named for their lively fragrance and are members of the mustard family.
The above information is taken from the link below;
http://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/alyssum/growing-sweet-alyssum.htm
THE BELOW VARIETIES ARE ALL AVAILABLE AS 4 PACKS
snow crystals
Larger pure white flowering than standard varieties. Early flowering
*Info & Photo taken from Germania Seed Company*
Height: 4 - 6 inches
Spread: 4 - 6 inches
Easter Bonnet Mix - (formerly: easter basket mix)
Covered with dainty, fragrant flowers, plants stay compact and tidy. Uniformity of habit and color with unsurpassed earliness. Excellent choice for borders and containers. Very nice in rock gardens and between flagstones
*Info & Photo taken from Germania Seed Company*
Height: 4 - 6 inches
Spread: 4 - 6 inches
WONDERLAND SERIES DEEP PURPLE
Very compact plant habit. A nice uniform growing variety with rich purple flowers.
*Info & Photo taken from Germania Seed Company*
Height: 4 - 6 inches
Spread: 4 - 6 inches
“Sweet Alyssum flowers are so named for their lively fragrance”
THE FOLLOWING VARIETIES ARE HYBRID CULTIVARS AVAILABLE IN 4 INCH POTS
WE COMMONLY CALL THESE "FILLERS" BECAUSE THEY ARE OFTEN USED IN POTS
Photo Credits: Handy Andy's Nursery
Lobularia Stream Series - Silver
This white hybrid form of Alyssum has become extremely popular over the last several seasons.
Will trail nicely, approx 8 to 12 inches
Photo Credits: "Published to Web"
Lobularia Stream Series - Lavender
This lavender form of Lobularia has blooms that open white and mature a rich lavender color.
Will trail nicely, approx 8 to 12 inches
Photo Credits: "Greenhouse Grower"
Lobularia Yolo Series - White
This white form of lobularia is different from the Stream series in that it has a more upright (tall) habit. It will still trail a little, but not as vigorously as the Stream.
In addition, the Yolo series has a reputation of tolerating hot temperatures better than some other forms of Alyssum.