Sweet Alyssum, Sweet Alison, Seaside Lobularia 'Easter Bonnet Violet'

Lobulariamaritima

Family
Brassicaceae (brass-ih-KAY-see-ee)
Genus
Lobularia (lob-yoo-LAR-ee-uh)
Species
maritima (muh-RIT-tim-muh)
Synonym
Alyssum maritimum
Alyssum odoratum
Clypeola maritima
Koniga maritima
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Smooth
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Lavender
Bloom Time
Blooms all year
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
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neutral
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negative
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