Sweet Alyssum Snow Cloth

Sweet Alyssum 'Snow Cloth' is an annual ground-cover plant that produces masses of attractive small snow-white blooms from June to October. Floriferous, wonderfully fragrant and loved by insects.

Sweet Alyssum (Lobularia maritima) is a popular herbaceous plant from the Brassicaceae family, alongside cabbage and mustard. It is native to southern Europe and more particularly the Mediterranean basin. It is widely grown as an annual ornamental plant and there are a great number of cultivars to choose from. 'Snow Cloth' has a compact habit (15 cm high, 20 cm wide), forming spreading mounds of flowers which are ideal for softening the edges of flowerbeds or combined with other annuals in hanging baskets or pots. It sets off upright flowering plants by forming a small cushion at their base, hiding unsightly stalks and giving them an overall fuller appearance. The small, alternate, lance-shaped leaves are grey-green and slightly hairy.

This easy to grow, very low-maintenance plant does best in full sun in well-drained soil. It adapts well to a variety of soil types and will squeeze in just about anywhere: in the foreground of borders or beds, in rock gardens, over low retaining walls or as a filler in pots and hanging baskets. Its pure white colour brings light into the garden. It is perfect for highlighting borders or the edge of flower beds.