- Partial Sun to Full Sun (At Least 5 Hours of Direct Sunlight)
- Mature Height 8 - 12 Inches
- Mature Spread 8 - 12 Inches
- Growing Zones 9 - 11
- Use As A Spiller In Containers
Engulf a garden bed or planter in a lush carpet of sweet-smelling flowers when your plant Sweet Alyssum. This perennial plant grows in a mat and can trail up to 24 inches, making it an excellent option for a hanging basket or a ground cover. The tiny 4 petal purple flowers grow in an inflorescence or clusters. This prolific blooming plant will have flowers in the spring and summer and will have so many flowers it can be hard to spot the small green leaves that also adorn the stems.
Violet Knight™ Sweet Alyssum or Lobularia maritima is native to Europe. This plant is prized for its trailing abilities, making it popular to use in containers as a spiller. While Sweet Alyssum really shines in an upright planter or hanging basket, it’s versatile and can also be used in borders, edging, ground cover, landscape, or mass plantings. This plant is temperature tolerant, so exposure to chilly temperatures in the spring and fall or warm temperatures during the peak of summer is not a problem. Violet Knight™ Sweet Alyssum is known to bring butterflies and bees to a space, and it is grown as a perennial in USDA zones 9, 10, and 11. This flowering beauty is grown as an annual in other zones.
Violet Knight® Sweet Alyssum Plant Care
Violet Knight™ Sweet Alyssum is relatively easy to grow, but this plant prefers evenly moist soil. The plant quickly shows signs of dehydration but will bounce back once it gets a nice, long drink. Plants grown in hanging baskets typically need water daily or every other day, but Sweet Alyssum grown in a basket may need water several times per day on scorching days. This plant needs sun or part sun, so an area with at least 4 hours of sunlight can support this fast-growing bloomer. The more light the plant receives, the faster the soil will dry out, so keep that in mind. Sweet Alyssum prefers rich, loamy soil with a neutral pH.
Fertilize Violet Knight™ Sweet Alyssum in the spring and feed again using a water-soluble fertilizer in midsummer. Plants in containers can be fed once a month to maintain growth and continue to push out flowers. Pruning is not usually necessary, but this vigorous grower can overtake walkways and beds, so trim it back if it overwhelms a space.
Violet Knight® Sweet Alyssum Plant Spacing
Violet Knight™ Sweet Alyssum grows 8 to 12 inches tall and almost forms a mat of flowers, so space plants 12 to 18 inches when planting in the ground. The plant typically spreads out about 18 to 24 inches and will fill in the surrounding space. Expect the Sweet Alyssum to trail up to 24 inches for a dramatic look in a container.
Violet Knight™ Sweet Alyssum Information
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 9 - 11 |
| Plant Type: Annuals |
| Light Exposure: Partial Sun to Full Sun (At Least 5 Hours of Direct Sunlight) |
| Mature Height: 8 - 12 Inches |
| Mature Spread: 18 - 24 Inches |
| Spacing: 12 - 18 Inches |
| Habit: Trailing |
| Flower Color(s): Purple |
| Flower Description: Violet |
| Bloom Period: Planting To Hard Frost |
| Foliage Type: Herbaceous |
| Foliage Color(s): Green |
| Foliage Description: |
| Seasonal Interest: Spring Flowering, Summer Flowering, Fall Interest |
| Watering: Average |
| Resists: N/A |
| Tolerates: Heat |
| Attracts: Bees, Butterflies |
| Container Role: Spiller |
| Uses: Borders, Containers, Edging, Groundcovers, Mass Planting, Wildlife Gardens |
| Features: Attracts Pollinators, Deadheading Not Necessary, Fragrant, Low Maintenance, Continuous Blooming or Rebloomer |
| Brand: Proven Winners |
| Common Name: Violet Knight™ Sweet Alyssum |
| Other Name(s): |
| Scientific Name: Lobularia maritima 'INLBUVIOKN' USPPAF, Can PBRAF |
- SKU:
- LOBVKP
Container Sizes
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
4.5" Pot
Also Known As:
4.5" Container
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
Volume:
1.42 quarts
Quart Pot
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
2.5 Quart
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
#1 Pot
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
#2 Pot
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
#3 Pot
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
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Plant Addicts always guarantees your plant(s) will arrive happy & healthy. However, plant(s) are being shipped through the mail & sometimes accidents happen. If the plant is dead, has dried out roots or the incorrect item was shipped, just notify Plant Addicts within 3 days upon delivery. We may ask for pictures but will try to make it as easy as possible for you. Please note, plant(s) with damaged branches or wilted leaves will not qualify for this guarantee. Plants are very resilient and will rebound quickly when cared for correctly.
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We encourage all plant lovers to purchase the Plant Addicts Warranty, whether you're a new gardener or an expert. There are many variables outside of anyone's control that can cause a plant to die. Hungry animals, drought, poor soil conditions, over watering, diseases & pests are all good examples of what can cause plants to die. The Plant Addicts Warranty is a 1 year warranty protecting you from all of the unknowns and will replace your plant if something were to happen to it.
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Plant Shipping
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Winter to Early Spring
We ship only when it's warm enough to plant in your growing zone.
Sometimes plants aren't completely ready to sell and ship in early spring. We will wait until the plants are ready before shipping so you don't get a subpar product.
For Southern plants we will be able to ship much earlier than plants coming from our northern nursery.
Summer
If there is extreme heat we may delay shipping for a week or several weeks.
We review what areas the plants are traveling through as well as your location.
Fall into Winter
We’ll ship plants out all the way up to the end of the fall planting season!
Winter
Get your order in early to reserve your plants for Spring planting!
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Planter Shipping
Standard Colors: 2-3 business days
Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice
Please Note: On special orders there can not be any cancellations