PRONOUNCED:
al-ISS-um muh-RIT-tim-mum
COMMON:
Alyssum, Carpet
of Gold,
Carpet of snow (white).
LIGHT:
Full sun
HEIGHT:
6" - 8" x indefinite spread
COLORS:
Yellow, lavender, pink, purple or white.
COMMENTS:
Recommended as a late summer blooming edging or
border plant and is suitable for hanging baskets as
well. Compact and spreading, Alyssum is a vigorous
plant that features groups of delicate flowers.
Prefers a well-drained, poor soil. A reliable
reseeder for many years. The picture subject is in
its 6th year. Many varieties are available. Here
are some:
A. maritimum 'Wonderland Citron' is a 2003
introduction from Bodger Seeds Wonderland'.
series. It produces soft-yellow flowers.
A. maritimum Golf Lavender, a
2003 improved introduction has honey-scented,
ball-shaped flowers of white, pink, rose and violet
cover this low-growing annual.
A. maritimum 'Rosie O'Day' spreads up to
10-inches and is covered with fragrant,
lavender-pink blooms.
A. maritimum 'Royal Carpet' provides a dense
carpet of royal purple flowers.