Organic Pollinator Magnet for Thriving Gardens
Alyssum Sweet is a fast-growing, certified organic variety that produces beautiful clusters of white flowers. This annual plant typically matures in 6-8 weeks, quickly establishing itself as a valuable addition to herb and vegetable gardens. Its compact growth habit and prolific blooming make it an ideal choice for creating a habitat that attracts and sustains beneficial insects.
Renowned for its ability to draw pollinators, Alyssum Sweet serves as a natural pest control agent in your garden. Its sweet fragrance and nectar-rich flowers act as a magnet for bees, butterflies, and especially hoverflies, which are excellent for controlling aphid populations. By incorporating this easy-care plant into your garden design, you’ll be fostering a balanced ecosystem that supports both ornamental and edible plants.
Alyssum Sweet thrives in full sun to partial shade and adapts well to various soil types. It forms a low-growing ground cover, reaching heights of 3-9 inches with a spread of 10-48 inches, depending on the specific conditions. This versatile plant can be direct-sown or started indoors for transplanting, making it suitable for both novice and experienced gardeners. Its self-seeding nature ensures that your garden will be graced with its presence year after year.
Growing Success Tips:
- Sow seeds on the surface of well-draining soil, as light aids germination
- Water consistently, especially during dry spells, to promote continuous blooming
- Deadhead spent flowers to encourage prolonged flowering throughout the season
- Consider planting in border rows or interspersed with vegetables for maximum pest control benefits
Alyssum Sweet is more than just a pretty face in your garden; it’s a hardworking ally in creating a thriving, balanced ecosystem. By choosing this certified organic variety, you’re investing in the health and productivity of your entire garden space.
For an extra burst of blooms, try cutting back plants by half mid-season to stimulate a second flush of flowers.
Product Features
- Certified organic seeds
- Fast-growing annual
- White flower clusters
- 2-4 seeds per cell
Growing Information
- Mature height: 3-9 inches
- Spread: 10-48 inches
- Full sun to partial shade
- Well-draining soil
- Germination in 7-20 days
Key Benefits
- Attracts beneficial insects and pollinators
- Natural pest control, especially for aphids
- Low-maintenance ground cover
- Enhances biodiversity in vegetable and herb gardens
