Watch this 30 second plant tip of the day on planting sweet alyssum:

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Alyssum plants grow well in full sun to partial shade, and they make a wonderful annual ground cover. This Lobularia Maritima seed mix offers blooms in white and shades of purple and violet. It is low-growing, branching, and has a trailing habit. Alyssum is easy to grow from flower seed, and it is dependable and versatile in its many uses. Because Lobularia Maritima has a tidy, compact growth habit it is ideal for edging the flower garden and for containers as well.