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

Family: Brassicaceae (brass-ih-KAY-see-ee)
Genus: Lobularia (lob-yoo-LAR-ee-uh)
Species: maritima (muh-RIT-tim-muh)
Cultivar: Easter Bonnet Violet

Synonym:Alyssum maritimum

Synonym:Alyssum odoratum

Synonym:Clypeola maritima

Synonym:Koniga maritima

Category
Annuals

Water Requirements

Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage
Smooth

Foliage Color

Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)

Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

Hardiness
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

Where to Grow

Danger
N/A

Bloom Color
Lavender

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Blooms all year

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds