Alyssum
Lobularia maritima
Varieties We Bring In
Last received Jul 19, 2026.
We bring this in seasonally, so what is on the lot changes week to week. A received date shows when it last came in, not that it is here today.
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About Alyssum
Sweet Alyssum (Lobularia maritima) is a low-growing cool-season annual for Northeast Florida, planted in fall and blooming with dense clusters of honey-scented white, lavender, or pink flowers from late fall through spring. Its spreading, carpet-like habit makes it ideal for edging, rock gardens, and mixed containers; plant in October once temperatures cool and expect blooms until late spring heat triggers decline. Starting at $6.95.
Plant details
- Bloom Season
- Fall, Winter, Spring
- Flower Color
- White, Pink, Purple
- Growth Rate
- Fast
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Soil
- Sandy, Loam, Well-drained
Best planting months
Seasonal care
Bloom season.
Active growing season.
Bloom season. Ideal planting window.
Bloom season. Retains foliage through winter.
Care essentials
Plant Sweet Alyssum in full sun to partial shade; in Northeast Florida it is used as a cool-season annual planted October through January, thriving in the mild winter sun when summer crops are done.
Water regularly to keep soil evenly moist; Sweet Alyssum performs best with consistent moisture in well-drained soil. In Florida's dry spring months, weekly watering prevents wilting and prolongs the bloom season.
Grows well in sandy, well-drained Florida soils with minimal amendment. Apply a balanced fertilizer at planting and once mid-season to extend bloom; choose heat-tolerant cultivars such as Snow Princess or Easy Breezy for best performance through Florida's warm spring.
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Common questions
Is Alyssum a good plant for St. Augustine?
Alyssum is a annual for Zone 9b coastal Florida gardens, reaching 0.25-0.5 feet × 0.5-1 feet.
Care information verified from
Last reviewed February 2026. Our care guidance comes from trusted horticulture sources and decades of helping St. Augustine gardeners. Conditions here can vary dramatically from one area to the next, so come ask us and we'll tailor it to your yard.