A: One of my favorite flowers for planting in the fall and winter is Sweet Alyssum. It is known as Lobularia maritima to scientists and horticulturists and is classified in the same plant family as ...

Answer: A sure-fire sign of spring is the sight and smell of tiny sweet alyssum (Lobularia maritima). Inexpensive, colorful and dependable, alyssum is ideal as a border plant, for filling in empty ...

The clusters of tiny flowers on sweet alyssum are prolific, and they add a frilly touch to border plantings and containers. Bloom: White, purple and lavender flowers show in cool weather and decline ...