Sweet Alyssum Plant
Sweet Alyssum (Lobularia maritima) is an annual that grows 3-9 in tall, hardy in USDA Zones 5-9, prefers well-drained, loamy soil, full sun to part shade, medium moisture, and has no edible or medicinal uses.
Habit
Spreading
Height
0.1-0.3 m
Growth
Annual
Soil
Well-drained, loamy
Shade
Full Sun
Moisture
Moderate
Edible
No
Medicinal
No
Origin
Europe, Asia
Climatic Condition
Temperate
Temperature (°)
10-25°C
Humidity (%)
60-80%
Potting media
Loamy, peat
Fertilizers
Balanced NPK (10-10-10)
Watering
Regular, avoid overwatering
Plant Weight
10-50 g
Flowering Time
Spring, Summer
Soil Ph level
6.0 - 7.5
Water Ph level
6.0 - 7.5
Soil EC
1-2 dS/m
Yield Per Plant
Ornamental, ground cover
NPK ratio
Moderate
life Span
Annual
Health Benefits
Ground cover, ornamental
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
40% peat moss, 30% compost, 30% perlite
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Fertilize every 2 weeks with a balanced, water-soluble fertilizer.
Common Diseases and Remedies
Powdery Mildew, Gray Mold, Aphids, Leaf Spot, Root Rot.
White powdery growth on leaves, Gray, fuzzy mold on leaves and flowers, Yellowing leaves, Brown or black spots on leaves, Wilting, root discoloration
Neem oil, baking soda, Improve air circulation, remove affected parts, Remove infected leaves, Improve soil drainage, use beneficial soil microbes.
Sulfur-based fungicides, Iprodione or thiophanate-methyl, Insecticides containing imidacloprid, Copper-based fungicides, Fungicides with metalaxyl or mefenoxam.