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Lobularia, Seaside Lobularia, Sweet Alison, Sweet Alyssum 'Royal Carpet'

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
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Smooth
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Lavender
Medium Purple
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Blue-Green
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
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; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
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:

Carlsbad, California

Knights Landing, California

San Bernardino, California

Winnetka, California

Aurora, Colorado

Kailua, Hawaii

Kaneohe Station, Hawaii

Maunawili, Hawaii

Poland, Indiana

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Burritts Rapids, Ontario

Houston, Texas

Perrin, Texas

Terrell, Texas

Waxahachie, Texas

Radford, Virginia

Black Earth, Wisconsin

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BlackEarthSquid
Black Earth, WI | August 2012 | positive

Started these from seed in containers (in May, Zone 5a). I expected them to struggle, but in Early August I have large healthy plants co...Read More

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