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Growing Information
Growing Information
HEIGHT: 4 - 6 inches
SPREAD: 8 - 10 inches
LIGHT: Full sun to partial shade
WATER: Keep moist in well-draining soil
IN BLOOM: Spring to Frost
HARDINESS: Zones 2 - 11
TYPE: Annual
Lobularia maritima 'Benthamii'
Lobularia maritima 'Benthamii'
White Sweet Alyssum 'Benthamii' is a vigorous, free-flowering annual prized for its abundant clusters of crisp white blooms and delightful honey-like fragrance. Blooming continuously from spring until frost, this classic variety forms soft, spreading mounds that brighten garden beds while attracting bees, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinators. Its graceful habit makes it an outstanding choice for borders, containers, hanging baskets, rock gardens, and pathways where its sweet fragrance can be appreciated throughout the season.
Key Features
Key Features
Dense clusters of pure white flowers
Sweet honey fragrance
Blooms continuously from spring until frost
Excellent pollinator plant
Vigorous, spreading growth habit
Ideal for borders, containers, hanging baskets, and rock gardens
Heat tolerant once established
Ideal Uses
Ideal Uses
Edging flower beds
Lining walkways and garden paths
Filling containers and hanging baskets
Cottage gardens
Pollinator gardens
Rock gardens
Softening the edges of raised beds
Why I Grow It
Why I Grow It
I grow 'Benthamii' because its vigorous growth, continuous bloom, and sweet fragrance make it one of the most dependable annuals for adding season-long beauty to the garden. Its pure white flowers pair beautifully with virtually any color palette, while providing a valuable nectar source for bees, butterflies, hoverflies, and other beneficial pollinators. It's an easy-to-grow favorite that performs exceptionally well in both containers and landscape plantings.
Care Tips
Care Tips
Plant in full sun for the most abundant flowering; afternoon shade is beneficial in very hot climates.
Grow in well-drained soil with consistent moisture during establishment.
Shear plants lightly after heavy blooming to encourage fresh growth and another flush of flowers.
Fertilize lightly every few weeks during the growing season to maintain vigorous flowering.
Remove any spent or leggy growth as needed to keep plants compact and attractive.
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