Alyssum is a common ornamental plant belonging to the family Wufuaceae. With its flowers shaped like snowballs and emitting a charming fragrance, it is suitable for all gardening enthusiasts. Whether as an ornamental plant or as a source of floral fragrance, alyssum adds a lot of charm to your garden.

Basic Characteristics

Appearance: Alyssum usually takes the form of a dense shrub, growing up to 1.5 to 3 meters in height. The leaves are oval, smooth edges, dark green and shiny.

Flowers: The flowers are small and dense, usually white or pale yellow, and have a good fragrance. Flowering period can last up to a year

Growth Environment

Adaptable: Alyssum is suitable for growing in a variety of soil conditions and prefers full sun, but can also tolerate partial shade.

Cold tolerance: able to adapt to warm climates as well as cold places

Gardening: Alyssum is commonly used in landscaping as a hedge or background plant. Due to their fragrance, the flowers are often used in flower beds or patio decorations.

Ecological value: Provides habitat and food source, attracts bees and other pollinating insects.

Fragrance: The flowers of this plant emit a strong fragrance when in full bloom, attracting many bees and butterflies, and are a beautiful addition to the garden.

Maintenance

Pruning: Regular pruning can be done to maintain shape and promote healthy growth.

Watering: Moderate watering is required during dry seasons to keep the soil moist.