Sweet Alyssum in Zone 8a
Lobularia maritima
Method: Either — Start indoors for an earlier harvest, or direct-sow outside for less fuss — Sweet Alyssum tolerates either.
| Start indoors | Feb 4–Feb 11 |
|---|---|
| Direct sow / transplant outside | Mar 25–Apr 1 |
| Estimated bloom | ~40 days after planting |
Spacing: 3 per square foot (square-foot-gardening spacing).
Good companions
- Broccoli — A published field study found sweet alyssum intercropping attracts hoverflies that reduce aphid pressure on nearby brassicas.
- Lettuce — Used commercially as an intercrop with lettuce to attract aphid-eating hoverflies.
Where to buy sweet alyssum seeds
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See it growing
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