Sweet Alyssum

Lobularia maritima

Sweet Alyssum (Lobularia maritima) is a medium-growing perennial, hardy in USDA zones 5-9, that matures to about 0.3-0.8 ft × 0.5-1 ft. It does best in full sun and part shade with low water needs in well-drained, moist and occasionally-dry soil. Expect purple and white blooms in spring and summer. It attracts butterflies, moths and pollinators, stands up well to drought and dry soil.

USDA zones

5-9

Sun

Full sun, Part shade

Water

Low

Mature size

0.3-0.8 ft × 0.5-1 ft

Growth rate

Medium

Maintenance

Medium

Soil

Well-drained, Moist, Occasionally-dry

Bloom color

Purple, White

Bloom season

Spring, Summer

Attracts

Butterflies, Moths, Pollinators, Beneficial insects, Songbirds

Tough against

Drought, Dry soil

Native to

Southern Europe