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

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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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

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rebecca101

Madison, WI (Zone 5a) | September 2007 | positive

This was my favorite alyssum of four I grew this year. It has such a nice intense lavender color. Bloom was sparse in hot weather, but th...Read More

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

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