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Lobularia maritima

Sweet Alyssum

Plant photo of: Lobularia maritima
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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        Photographer: Steve Jacobs/MJC/Frommer

 

Description

Lobularia maritima is an annual. It is a low branching, trailing plant to 1' tall, with narrow or lance-shaped leaves .5"-2" long. There are tiny, four-petaled, white flowers crowded in clusters.

 

Sun

Full, Half, Shade

Water

Low, Medium

Growth Rate

Fast, Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

Adverse Factors

Attracts Bees

Water Saving Tip:

Check the soil's moisture level before watering.

You can reduce your water use 20-50% by regularly checking the soil before watering.