Alyssum Snow Crystal

Common Name: Sweet Alyssum 'Snow Crystals'

Description: Sweet Alyssum 'Snow Crystals' (Lobularia maritima 'Snow Crystals') is a compact, mound-forming annual renowned for its profusion of fragrant, pure white flowers that bloom from late spring through to autumn. The plant's dense clusters of tiny, cross-shaped blossoms create a carpet of white, making it an excellent choice for edging, ground cover, or container plantings. 'Snow Crystals' thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soil. It is heat and drought tolerant once established, making it well-suited to Melbourne's climate. Regular deadheading can encourage prolonged blooming.

Form:

• Ground Cover

Mature Size:

• Height: Approximately 15 cm
• Width: Approximately 25–30 cm

Aspect:

• Full Sun
• Part Shade

Flowering:

• Flowers in Spring
• Flowers in Summer
• Flowers in Autumn

Flower Colour:

• Pure White

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Pots
• Fragrant Flowers
• Bee Attracting
• Drought Tolerant
• Heat Tolerant
• Low Maintenance

Toxicity: No known toxicity to humans or animals.

Companion Plants:

• Petunias
• Marigolds
• Salvia
• Geraniums
• Verbena