Sweet Alyssum, Sweet Alison, Seaside Lobularia
Lobulariamaritima 'Avalanche'

Family: Brassicaceae (brass-ih-KAY-see-ee)
Genus: Lobularia (lob-yoo-LAR-ee-uh)
Species: maritima (muh-RIT-tim-muh)
Cultivar: Avalanche

Synonym:Alyssum maritimum

Synonym:Alyssum odoratum

Synonym:Clypeola maritima

Synonym:Koniga maritima

Category
Annuals

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Foliage Color

Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)

Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)

Hardiness
Not Applicable

Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual

Danger

Bloom Color
White/Near White

Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are fragrant

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
Direct sow as soon as the ground can be worked
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season

Seed Collecting