This plant is an annual that self seeds very readily. It can be used in companion planting to attract hoverflies, whose larva eats aphids. Bees are attracted to the sweet aroma of Alyssum.
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Sweet Alyssum
Sweet Alyssum or Lobularia maritima is a member of the mustard family. Like other brassicas Sweet Alyssum's leaves and flowers are edible with a typical pungent flavor.
This plant is an annual that self seeds very readily. It can be used in companion planting to attract hoverflies, whose larva eats aphids. Bees are attracted to the sweet aroma of Alyssum.
This plant is an annual that self seeds very readily. It can be used in companion planting to attract hoverflies, whose larva eats aphids. Bees are attracted to the sweet aroma of Alyssum.
Nice share about it attracting hoverflies, which eat aphids! Good gardening tip there:) I can attest to my bees loving Alyssum!
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