Alyssum ‘Carpet of Snow’ – “The Snowfall Groundcover”
February 20, 2025
- Scientific Name: Lobularia maritima
- Other Names: Sweet Alyssum
- Season: Spring to fall (year-round in mild climates)
- Color: White (also pink, purple, and lavender in other cultivars)
- Symbolism: Serenity, sweetness, calm
- Short Distinctive Quality: Low-growing, blanket-like flowers with a sweet scent
💡 Did you know?
Alyssum attracts beneficial insects like ladybugs and hoverflies.
💐 It helps suppress weeds by covering the ground densely.
🌈 Though tiny, its flowers bloom in dense, cheerful clusters.
✨ A favorite for edging walkways, rock gardens, and containers.
