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Alyssum, Sweet
Oriental Nights
(Lobularia maritima)
Makes a wonderful annual groundcover! Blooms from early spring until frost, and can withstand drought and heat. A terrific little edging or rock garden plant, and drapes nicely in windowboxes and hanging baskets. Alyssum is very easy to grow, and has a pleasant, gentle fragrance.
Average Count: 750 Seeds
Flower Type: Annual
Bloom Time: Late Spring to Frost
Height: 4" tall
Width: 6" to 12"
Exposure: Light shade or sun
When to Sow Outside: Plant near your last frost date. Fall planting for winter bloom is recommended for warm/coastal areas.
When to Sow Inside: 4 - 5 weeks before the last average frost date.
Seed Depth: Press onto the surface of the soil.
Seed Spacing: 1"
Days to Emerge: 5 - 15
Thinning: 6" apart
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