In front of the main building of Ivan Franko National University of Lviv, 1500 alissums have been planted to create a blooming carpet and support urban biodiversity.
This year’s greening initiative in front of the main building of the university was held with the participation of the Ecology Department, gardeners and employees of the Green Lviv utility company. They planted 1500 alissums, annual plants with an intense aroma and high resistance to heat. “This flowerbed is planted with annuals that bloom from May until winter… alisum is more resistant to heat,” said Oksana Lutsko, deputy head of the environmental department at Lviv City Council.
Alyssum is a plant with small flowers that forms a dense flowering layer and attracts pollinating insects. Its honey aroma acts as a natural magnet for bees, bumblebees and other beneficial organisms that maintain the ecological balance of the city. The use of alissum contributes not only to decorativeness, but also to the creation of a comfortable green space. “The flowers will be pleasing to the eyes of the residents and will also contribute to the formation of a green space for biodiversity,” Lutsko said.
The next stage will be the renovation of the flowerbed near the park’s bowl, where tulips are currently blooming, continuing the tradition of seasonal landscaping. Such events serve not only as a decoration, but also as an example of integrating nature into the urban environment. It is important that such projects are based on the city’s historical heritage. The tradition of planting green areas in front of the university dates back to the Austrian period, when Arnold Roehring founded the art of gardening in Lviv.
Thanks to this continuity, Lviv retains its identity as a city with a developed culture of greenery. Flower beds are becoming not only an aesthetic but also an ecological resource that integrates nature into the daily life of residents.