Lobularia maritima seeds

Common name: Alyssum flower Scientific name: Lobularia maritima Other names: Alyssum sweet - Queen's flower Alyssum or Queen's flower is a winter annual plant that grows to a height exceeding 20 cm, forming strip-like mats up to 30 cm wide, with evergreen rhombic leaves that serve as a background for clusters of prominent terminal white inflorescences. Alyssum flower: Its flowers have a fragrant scent, are soft and small, with a diameter of up to half a centimeter. They have four petals and come in various colors including white, yellow, red, purple, pink, and violet. It blooms from December to May. Alyssum seeds: Small brown seeds. Germination season: It is planted at the end of summer, and can also be cultivated year-round in protected agricultural environments, enclosed or plastic places where temperature can be controlled, sunlight is accessible, or sufficient lighting is available for the plant. Suitable climate and soil for growing Alyssum: Alyssum grows under direct sunlight or partial shade, requiring well-drained soil. Aside from these requirements, Alyssum has no special needs. It tolerates moderate temperatures as well as cold, and can be watered with water containing some salinity. How to cultivate Alyssum: Alyssum is propagated through seeds planted at a depth not exceeding 1 cm from the soil surface. It also accepts fertilization with slow-release fertilizer. Benefits and uses: Used for decoration in pathways, gardens, and homes. Native habitat: Mediterranean basin and Canary Islands, and it is also cultivated in many Arab countries.