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Lobularia maritima - Sweet Allysum

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Lobularia maritima is a dependable yet vibrant feature in any garden setup. Better known as Sweet Alyssum, this elegant coastal gem weaves a colorful tapestry of petite flowers, in a spectrum from classic white to captivating purple. An epitome of size and substance, Sweet Alyssum flawlessly fits into small spaces, reaching a modest height of just one foot while painting a captivating show of color and fragrance from spring to fall. Imagine your borders, containers or rock gardens adorned with a cascading afghan of flowers, exuding a honey-like perfume that serves as a delightful dinner invitation to butterflies! Thriving in an array of conditions, this sturdy Mediterranean native achieves optimum vigour in well-drained soils, under basking sun to dappled shade, and requires only moderate watering once firmly planted. Chic, colorful and surprisingly low-maintenance, Lobularia maritima or Sweet Alyssum is quite simply, a gardener's delight in a compact package.

  • Size: Up to 1 foot tall
  • Flowers: Tiny, fragrant white to purple flowers
  • Foliage: Green
  • Water usage: Low to Moderate
  • Sun exposure: Full sun to partial shade
  • Attracts Pollinators: Highly attractive to butterflies
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