alyssums

Madwort - Alyssum saxitile.

Name: Alyssum linifolium Steph. ex Willd.

Botany Any of various plants in the mustard family (Cruciferae or Brassicaceae), which includes the alyssum, candytuft, cabbage, radish, broccoli, and many weeds.

The alyssum flowers bloomed beautifully in the garden.

She planted alyssum seeds in the flower bed.

The delicate fragrance of alyssum filled the air.

The alyssum plant requires well-drained soil and full sun.

I like to use alyssum as a border plant in my garden.

Alyssum is commonly used in hanging baskets for its cascading growth habit.

The white alyssum flowers contrast beautifully with the green foliage.

Alyssum is a low-maintenance plant that is perfect for beginner gardeners.

Bees are attracted to the nectar of alyssum flowers.

Alyssum can be grown from seed or purchased as seedlings from a nursery.

For a moon garden, Damiano suggests planting these kinds of light-colored, moon-reflecting blooms: the moonflower (of course! ), as well as Shasta daisy, four o'clock, sweet alyssum, yarrow, snow-in-summer, evening primrose, petunias, New Guinea impatiens and geranium.