Botanical Name: Lobularia maritima | ADD |
Common Name: Sweet Alyssum |
Plant Type
Ground cover, Annual
Height Range
Under 1'
Flower Color
Blue, Lavender, Pink, Purple, White
Flower Season
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall, Constant
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half, Shade
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Fast, Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Poor, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral, Basic
Adverse Factors
Attracts Bees
Design Styles
English Cottage, Japanese, Meadow, Mediterranean, Ranch, Seascape, Spanish, Water Garden, Woodland
Accenting Features
Fragrance, Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Entry, Perennial Border, Patio, Raised Planter, Walkways, With Rocks
Special Uses
Cascade, Container, Small Spaces, Hanging Baskets
Attracts Wildlife
n/a