How to Care for an Alyssum Plant

Go ahead and call it an asylum plant, since the alyssum plant has a tendency to take over and drive a gardener crazy. Alyssum, also known as sweet alyssum, is a small, annual flowering plant that grows very fast. It is commonly used in borders and containers and is very attractive planted in a hanging basket where it can cascade over the sides.

Things You'll Need

• Water
• Fertilizer, all-purpose

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Instructions

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     Provide full to partial sun for your alyssum. They aren't particular about the soil in which they are grown other than it needs to be well-drained.

   • 2

     Water the alyssum once a week. If weather conditions are very dry, you may need to water twice a week.

   • 3

     Apply an all-purpose fertilizer once a month.

   • 4

     Pinch off any dead flowers to encourage the plant to continue to bloom.