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 Sweet Alyssum April 12, 2008 10:05 PM

This small, delicate plant has many uses:
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It's wonderful for edging a flower bed, filling a container, beautifying a rock garden or cascading from a hanging basket. It loves cool weather, blooming profusely in spring and then starting up again in autumn.

This annual (grows just one year) is available in white, lavender, and pink and, true to its name, produces a delightful scent. Alyssum plants are a tender and delicate annual. They are small and easy to grow.
http://images.jupiterimages.com/common/detail/77/56/23425677.jpg Alyssum are usually used as a border plant and also look really good growing in the nooks and crannies of a rock garden.

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They are good candidates for container gardens, too.

Alyssum are small plants, growing six to nine inches tall. They have a profusion of flowers, with white being the most popular. They also are available in pink, violet, purple and lavender.

Propagation: Alyssum are grown from seed. Alyssum seeds can be directly seeded into your flower garden or seeded indoors for transplanting later. If planting outdoors, sow Alyssum seeds after the soil has begun to warm in the spring. Alyssum do not like frost, so if started indoors, transplant them outdoors after the last frost date. Space plants eight to ten inches apart. Sow seeds early in the season and cover lightly with soil. Water thoroughly once. Alyssum will begin to produce a continuous profusion of sweet smelling flowers by mid-summer.

How to Grow Alyssum Flower Plants: Growing Alyssum is easy. Alyssum like full to partial sun. They will do well in average soils and tolerate dry soil conditions. Water them during dry periods, once or twice per week. Soil should drain well. Add a general purpose fertilizer once a month. Once your Alyssum are established, they will grow well until the first frost. Alyssum are tender annuals and highly susceptible to frost.

Insect and Disease: Alyssum are somewhat resistant to insects and disease. If insect or disease problems occur, treat early with organic or chemical insect repellents and fungicide.  [ send green star]
 
 April 14, 2008 9:56 PM

Thanks for the packet of seeds Irene. I have already planted them in a pot just 2 days ago & I checked last night, it has already started sprouting!! Wow! I sure can't wait for the flowering time!!    [ send green star]
 
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