alyssum

Question

Are there different types of alyssum? Mine seem to grow wild and bushy instead of low and small.

Answer 1

Yes, there are different varieties of alyssum, and some have a tendency to grow taller than others. This site has a good overview of different varieties:

http://www.gardening.cornell.edu/homegardening/scened548.html

There are also closely related species in the Alyssum genus, but these are less commonly grown in gardens.