Sweet alyssum (Lobularia maritima)

Pronunciation:
low-bew-lare-ee-a mare-e-tee-ma
Alternative botanical names: Alyssum maritima
Alternative common names: 
Family:
Brassicaceae
Native to:
France and Spain
USDA zones:
7-10
Sunset zones: all zones
Hardy to:
Exposure:
full sun to partial shade
Water:
modertate water
Height x width:
6"x20"
Flowers in:
mid-winter through fall
Colors:
white, pink, light purple
Fragrance:
light
Additional comments:
This annual reseeds heavily. It is a good bulb cover.

Aquatic Plants | California Native Plants | Non-Native Dry Climate Plants

Fragrant Plants | Bulbs | Container Plants | Fruit Trees | Other Plant Material


Water Lily Cottage Home Page | Explore GeoCities | Get your own free homepage