Growing Alyssum: Low-Growing Annual for Edging and Rock Gardens

Growing Alyssum

Pronunciation: ah-liss'-sum

Ideal in rock gardens, wall pockets, front of herbaceous border, path edging, or planters.

Full sun; spacing 12–15 inches; grows to 8 inches. Flowers in May and June.

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