Sweet Alyssum
flower
Honey-scented carpet that attracts hoverflies — natural aphid control.
At a glance
- USDA Zones
- 3–10
- Sun
- Full sun (6+ hrs)
- Water
- Low — drought-tolerant once established
- Soil
- Loam, sandy
- pH
- Neutral
- Spacing
- 4 in. between plants
- Per square foot
- 9 plants per square
Planting & harvest windows
Northern Hemisphere timing. Adjust ±4–6 weeks based on your last/first frost dates.
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Plant Harvest
Good companions
Recommended varieties
- Carpet of Snowboth
Classic low white carpet — fragrant and reliable.
- Easter Bonnet Mixboth
Compact mix of white, pink, and lavender flowers.
Add Sweet Alyssum to your raised bed — the planner handles spacing and companion warnings automatically.
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