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Sweet Alyssum, Sweet Alison, Seaside Lobularia 'Rosie o'Day'

Lobulariamaritima

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Family
Brassicaceae (brass-ih-KAY-see-ee)
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Genus
Lobularia (lob-yoo-LAR-ee-uh)
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Species
maritima (muh-RIT-tim-muh)
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Synonym
Alyssum maritimum
Alyssum odoratum
Clypeola maritima
Koniga maritima
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
This plant is resistant to deer
Smooth
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Pink
Rose/Mauve
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Late Fall/Early Winter
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow
Grow outdoors year-round in hardiness zone
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size

Unknown - Tell us

Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information

Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
By simple layering
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Waxahachie, Texas

Madison, Wisconsin

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rebecca101
Madison, WI (Zone 5a) | March 2008 | positive

A lovely alyssum - very short, compact growth covered in bright pink flowers. Fragrant as well. Like all alyssums, it looked unhappy in h...Read More

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