Sweet Alyssum (Lobularia maritima) Rotary Botanical Gardens


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Lobularia maritima, commonly called sweet alyssum, is one of the easiest annuals to grow. It is a mat-forming plant that produces spreading mounds of well-branched stems clad with linear, lance-shaped, gray-green leaves (to 1" long). Plants typically grow 3-9" tall to 12" wide.


Lobularia maritima Sweet alyssum (110842) flowermedia

1 See all reviews View More Images Exposure Part Sun to Sun Flower Season Spring Summer Mature Size 12" 2' Height: 8" - 12" Spread: 18" - 2' Plant is not sold online. Please try a local retailer. Details Features Good looks AND personality. The Knight lobularia are wonderful multi-season plants.


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Lobularia plants species can grow in both sunny and partially shaded areas of the garden. They prefer a soil that is a moist and loamy and of pH 6 to 7. If starting off Sweet Alyssum indoors then start about eight weeks in advance. The seeds require light and a temperature of 12 to 21 degrees Celsius (54 to 70°F) to germinate.


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Lobularia maritima ( syn. Alyssum maritimum) is a species of low-growing flowering plant in the family Brassicaceae. Its common name is sweet alyssum or sweet alison, [1] also commonly referred to as just alyssum (from the genus Alyssum in which it was formerly classified). Etymology


Sweet Alyssum, Seaside Lobularia (Lobularia maritima)

Sweet Alyssum ( Lobularia maritima) Common names Sweet Alyssum Seaside Lobularia Sweet Alison Botanical names Accepted: Lobularia maritima Synonym: Alyssum maritimum Photo Gallery Uploaded by WebTucker Uploaded by JebobaTea Uploaded by Fleur569 Uploaded by piksihk Uploaded by piksihk Uploaded by _Bleu_ Uploaded by SherriRaye Uploaded by sedumzz


Lobularia Maritima Alyssum Maritimum Sweet Alison Seeds Fair Dinkum Seeds

Sweet alyssum, Lobularia maritima, is a common annual flower plant. Lobularia maritima is a mat-forming annual or short-lived perennial native to the Mediterranean, Canary Islands and Azores, where it grows along the coast in rocky, sunny areas.


Sweet Alyssum (Lobularia maritima) Rotary Botanical Gardens

Dichondra (Dichondra species) Sweet alyssum is a ground-hugging plant with narrow leaves and lots of honey-scented flowers. It does well in dry areas. It's perfect for brightening and softening rock garden plantings. Sweet alyssum is perfectly sized for rock gardens and border fronts. Superb for baskets, containers and window boxes.


Sweet Alyssum (Lobularia maritima) Rotary Botanical Gardens

Lobularia maritima or sweet alyssum, a plant species from the Brassicaceae family is native to Europe. Lobularia, in Greek means 'small pod', about the fruit shape, and Maritima, or the species name refers to its native coastal habitat, from sea level up to altitudes of 1000 feet.


Lobularia maritima sweet alyssum Carl Lewis Flickr

Easy to grow from plant or seed, sweet alyssum is a cool-season flower that can be set out in early spring once all danger of frost has passed (in frost-free climates, sweet alyssum can also be grown throughout the fall and winter). Most varieties will fade in the heat but bloom again in the fall.


Lobularia maritima syn. Alyssum maritimum, Sweet Alyssum in GardenTags

Sweet alyssum is a cool-season annual with dainty blossoms on tidy mounds of foliage. Sweet alyssum flowers are most often found in a crisp, clean white. However, sometimes you'll see deep purple, light pink, or even soft peachy-hued varieties. The abundant white blooms go with everything. Sweet alyssum is valued for its early spring flowers.


Sweet Alyssum (Lobularia maritima) Weeds of Melbourne

Lobularia maritima (syn. Alyssum maritimum) is a low-growing, but attractive species of flowering plants in the Brassicaceae family. In cultivation, this showy flower goes by several common names, such as Sweet alyssum, Carpet flower, Sweet alison, or simply Alyssum.


Dwarf Purple Sweet Alyssum (Lobularia maritima) Applewood Seed Co.

Sweet alyssum, Lobularia maritima, is a common annual fl ower plant. Lobularia maritima is a mat-forming annual or short-lived perennial native to the Mediterranean, Canary Islands and Azores, where it grows along the coast in rocky, sunny areas.


Lobularia maritima Sweet Alyssum Plant Photos & Information

Lobularia maritima, commonly known as sweet alyssum, sweet Alison or alyssum, is native to the Mediterranean region, including southern Europe and northern Africa. Description: Sweet alyssum is a low-growing, mat-forming annual or short-lived perennial known for its profuse, fragrant, tiny flowers that appear in clusters.


Sweet Alyssum (Lobularia maritima) Rotary Botanical Gardens

Sweet alyssum ( L. maritima) is flower that is happy to grow prolifically. Have a few empty patches in your yard or garden that are begging to be filled with a low-growing annual? Or are you looking for something to add soft texture to your seasonal containers? Alyssum is the solution! Photo by Allison Sidhu.


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Facts Sweet-alyssum is native to southern Europe and widely-grown as an ornamental annual. The young leaves, stems and flowers are pungent but edible, and the plant has some traditional medicinal uses in Spain. Habitat Anthropogenic (man-made or disturbed habitats ) Characteristics Habitat terrestrial New England state Connecticut Maine


Lobularia maritima Sweet alyssum (110848) flowermedia

Sweet Alyssum Previously known as: Alyssum halimifolium Alyssum maritimum Alyssum minimum Phonetic Spelling lob-yoo-LAR-ee-ah may-rih-TEE-mah Description Alyssums are a popular annual for use as an edging plant where lots of flowers are needed. Good for growing between walkway stones and as a filler between taller plants.