Alyssum maritimum
Sweet alyssum
Previous scientific name(s):Alyssum maritimum : Clypeola maritima : Koniga maritima
Also known as Alyssum maritimum. Drought tolerant; full sunlight. A low growing annual species yielding white flowers which bloom much of the growing season. Found in open fields or meadows and along roadsides throughout arid North America. Available as two varieties: Tall White, or Carpet of Snow.
| Group | Dicot |
| US Native | Introduced |
| Life Form | Annual Perennial |
| Plant Type | Forb |
| Active Growth Period | Spring Summer Fall |
| Bloom Season | Spring Summer Fall |
| Mature Height (feet) | 0 |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Fertility Needs | Low |
| Toxicity | Moderate |
| Fine Soil (adapted) | No |
| Medium Soil (adapted) | Yes |
| Coarse Soil (adapted) | Yes |
| Salinity Tolerance | Low |
| Shade Tolerance | Intolerant |
| Moisture Requirements | Medium |
| Fire Resistant | No |
| Fire Tolerance | Low |
| Seed Period Start | Summer |
| Seed Period End | Fall |
| Seed / lb | 1100000 |
| Seedling Vigor | High |
| Palatable (browser) | Low |
| Palatable (grazer) | Low |