Lobularia 'Frosty Knight®'

Alyssum

Tips for Homeowners:

 Trim back if it grows too leggy. Water regularly to prevent the plants from drying out, and feed with a high nitrogen fertilizer every 2-4 weeks.

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The fragrant white flowers are continual and delightful from spring to fall.

  • A tough annual that loves the heat
  • Dainty, fragrant white flowers
  • Self-cleaning

Plant in container gardens, alone or mixed with other annuals.

Height: 4-6 in
Spread: 12-18 in
Zone: 9-11
Color: White

Interesting Notes about Alyssum:

This is an annual that will perform all season in a sunny container garden. After planting it is sometimes recommended to cut it back to stimulate branching, but there is no need to remove old flowers.


Characteristics & Attributes

Attributes:

  • Container
  • Blooms all Season
  • Fragrant
  • Summer Bloomer
  • No Deadheading
  • Edging
  • Long Blooming
  • Heat Tolerant

Foliage Color:

  • Variegated
  • Green

Exposure:

  • Full Sun

Attracts Wildlife:

  • Attracts Pollinators
  • Attracts Butterflies

Critter Resistance:

  • Deer Resistant

Habit:

  • Mounding
  • Creeping/Ground Cover

Season of Interest (Flowering):

  • Fall
  • Summer

Soil Moisture:

  • Average Water
  • Moist, Well-Drained