Alyssum, a plant that is simply beautiful
Enjoy this vibrant and fragrant yellow alyssum this Spring! It's beautiful mounding flowers will look great in any space. Plant them in your garden or in a container to admire their beauty.
Basics
5-9
This plant will thrive in a location with lots of sun!
Zone Specific (Check your zone)
Regular
Spring,Fall
Well draining soil
Yellow
How to plant & care for Alyssum
Alyssum prefers to have its soil dry out completely in between waterings. Watering once a week should do the trick for this beautiful plant!
Alyssum will give the most delicate beautiful blooms when placed in a spot that is mostly sunny, but it can tolerate some shade as well.
Prune and deadhead your flowers to keep them looking nice and encourage new growth.
Alyssum are not usually propogated unless grown from seed.
If grown in the ground, fertilizer is not necessary. If planted in containers, use a water-soluble fertilizer once a month.
Diseases often seen on Alyssum
Alyssum are suseptible to stem and crown rot, as well as downy mildew. Make sure your soil drains well!
