The annual Lobularia maritima 'Snow Crystals' (sweet alyssum) is repeat-blooming and bears showy, white and fragrant blooms during mid-spring to early summer. The matte foliage is faded green in colour, fine in texture and semi-evergreen.
Typical Uses
Alpine or rock garden, annual, bedding plant, border, container and edging.
Special Characteristics
This annual attracts butterflies to your garden. Lobularia maritima 'Snow Crystals' tolerates salt.
Cautions
The growth rate of Lobularia maritima 'Snow Crystals' (sweet alyssum) is fast and you should plan for this in your garden design and layout. Self-sowing, this plant can spread broadly and randomly where conditions are ideal for the seeds to germinate. However, this can be a benefit if you plan to use this plant in naturalizations.
