Alyssum Carpet Of Snow Plants

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Alyssum carpet of snow plants.

It grows well in sun or part shade and in a wide range of soil types. The flowers are attractive to butterflies and bees and are scented. Alyssum makes a great temporary ground cover and grows nicely with dianthus violets and thyme. This annual plant is hardy and dense and can be perfectly grown on borders in containers and hanging baskets.

Plant alyssum between stepping stones or in paving cracks or grow it in containers. Alyssum performs best in areas with relatively cool summers but can grow anywhere. For bedding edgings rock gardens and window boxes. It has a very addictive and sharp aroma and grows to an average height of 3 to 8 inches.

New carpet of snow. Sweet alyssum is a low grower that makes a wonderful carpet like ground cover. Its hardiness and versatility makes it ideal as a border ground cover or for growing in pots. It is a hardy and easy care plant with few pests and diseases.

Flower clusters typically only reach 3 inches tall. The burpee alyssum carpet of snow seed can be used to grow an annual spreading flower that has dainty pure white blooms growing on dwarf crawling plants. Similar to the regular carpet of snow but more compact. As the plants spread they will create a living mulch under taller plants.

Always early to bloom alyssum carpet of snow has a ground hugging habit that is perfect for rock gardens or cascading from crevices in walls. Designed to grow in partially shaded areas. With a toughness that belies its delicate appearance sweet alyssum is surprisingly wind tolerant and makes a useful plant in coastal areas. You can use sweet alyssum along edges in the garden or to fill nooks and crannies on walkways and walls.

Alyssum also makes a great addition to a butterfly or seaside garden. New carpet of snow this is one of the easiest plants to grow and never fails to enhance the beauty of rock gardens.