Strawflower is a source of cut flowers that are excellent for drying. Plant seed 10 to 12 inches apart in sun in early spring. Sweet alyssum grows 6 to 10 inches in height. It is used as an edging or border plant. Since it is susceptible to damping off, be sure it is grown in well-drained soil.
Sweet alyssum is a neat growing plant with a long blooming period.
Plant seed 10 to 12 inches apart in sun in early spring. Cut plants back in the summer for reblooming in the fall. Sweet pea is a vine that grows 4 to 8 feet long with fragrant, old-fashioned flowers. It's best used as a screen or on a trellis. Plant seed 6 to 8 inches apart in sun in early spring or late summer through fall.