Ferry-Morse Alyssum
Best low maintenance ground cover for fragrant garden borders.
A low-growing, fragrant annual that creates a delicate white carpet for borders and containers. It is an exceptionally easy-to-grow option that brings reliable, season-long beauty with minimal maintenance.
$3.95
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Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking a low-maintenance solution for filling garden gaps
- Eco-conscious homeowners wanting to support local biodiversity and pollinator health
- Urban gardeners with limited space or diverse container arrangements
Who should skip it
- Landscapers desiring permanent, year-round perennial foliage solutions
- Residents in arid climates with consistently high summer temperatures
- Meticulous planners who prefer strict control over their garden layout
Performance breakdown
Ease of Cultivation
Exceptionally forgiving for beginners and requires minimal ongoing maintenance.
Pollinator Attraction
Highly effective at drawing butterflies and beneficial insects to the garden.
Fragrance Intensity
Delivers a distinct, pleasant honey-like aroma that enhances outdoor living spaces.
Versatility of Use
Perfect for borders, rock gardens, or spilling over container edges.
Pest Resistance
Reliably deters deer, protecting your landscape from common browsing damage.
Growth Speed
Steady development with blooms appearing within a reasonable seasonal window.
Ease of Cultivation
Exceptionally forgiving for beginners and requires minimal ongoing maintenance.
Pollinator Attraction
Highly effective at drawing butterflies and beneficial insects to the garden.
Aesthetic Versatility
Perfect for borders, rock gardens, or spilling over container edges.
Fragrance Intensity
Delivers a distinct, pleasant honey-like scent throughout the growing season.
Pest Resilience
Reliably deer-resistant, keeping your floral display safe from common grazers.
Growth Speed
Establishes quickly with blooms appearing within a reasonable seasonal window.
Key Specs
Botanical Name
Lobularia maritima
Plant Type
Flower
Seed Type
Annual
Sunlight Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Days to Maturity
49 days
Planting Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Mature Height
6 inches
Mature Spread
8 inches
Pest Resistant
Yes
Pollinator Friendly
Yes
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