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

Lobulariamaritima

Family
Brassicaceae (brass-ih-KAY-see-ee)
Genus
Lobularia (lob-yoo-LAR-ee-uh)
Species
maritima (muh-RIT-tim-muh)
Synonym
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
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size
Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

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

Carlsbad, California

Lake Forest, California

San Leandro, California

Shreveport, Louisiana

Poplarville, Mississippi

Akron, Ohio

Grants Pass, Oregon

Denison, Texas

Radford, Virginia

Madison, Wisconsin

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
0
neutral
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negative
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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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