sweet alyssum
noun
: a widely cultivated European herb (Lobularia maritima) of the mustard family having narrow leaves and clusters of small fragrant usually white or pink flowers
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Grow good tomato companions at the base, like marigolds, basil, and sweet alyssum, for a full and bountiful-looking garden.
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Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
14 June 2026
Pretty purple and white flowers make sweet alyssum stand out, but these plants are magnets for all kinds of pollinators, too.
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Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 May 2026
Scheufele suggests planting low-growing, short-season flowers like sweet alyssum or nasturtium seeds at the same time as tomato seedlings.
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Gemma Johnstone,
The Spruce,
21 May 2026
In warmer early spring areas, marigolds help deter pests later in the season, and sweet alyssum offers a low-growing, pollinator-friendly option.
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Kansas City Star,
13 May 2026
Nasturtiums, million bells, trailing verbena and sweet alyssum also lend themselves nicely to the pots.
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ABC News,
7 Apr. 2026
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Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
14 June 2026
Pretty purple and white flowers make sweet alyssum stand out, but these plants are magnets for all kinds of pollinators, too.
—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 May 2026
Scheufele suggests planting low-growing, short-season flowers like sweet alyssum or nasturtium seeds at the same time as tomato seedlings.
—
Gemma Johnstone,
The Spruce,
21 May 2026
In warmer early spring areas, marigolds help deter pests later in the season, and sweet alyssum offers a low-growing, pollinator-friendly option.
—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Kansas City Star,
13 May 2026
Nasturtiums, million bells, trailing verbena and sweet alyssum also lend themselves nicely to the pots.
—
ABC News,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Sweet alyssum.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sweet%20alyssum. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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