Lobularia maritima Sweet alyssum (Cruciferae)

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Lobularia maritima
Sweet alyssum
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The Lobularia maritima plant species is found in Europe - Mediterranean. Naturalized in Britain. It is a member of the Cruciferae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Sweet alyssum. Some home gardeners know the variety as Alyssum maritimum. Clypeola maritima.

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Latin Name:  Lobularia maritima
Common Name:  Sweet alyssum
Family:  Cruciferae
Author:  (L.)Desv.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.15   Mature Width:  0.25

Habitat:  Dry sunny places in the Mediterranean[50]. Grows by the coast in Britain[17].

Cultivation Notes: Succeeds in an ordinary garden soil in a sunny position[200]. Succeeds in sandy soils[188]. Grows well on dry walls[1]. Tolerates maritime conditions[200]. Although a short-lived perennial, it soon loses its compact habit if grown for more than one year and so is usually grown as an annual plant in gardens[245]. A very ornamental plant, there are several named forms developed for their ornamental value. This species usually self-sows in the garden if growing in a good position[1]. A fast-growing plant[188], it makes a good edging to a plant bed[245]. The forms of this species with white flowers have the refreshing scent of new-mown hay - flowers of other colours having little or no scent[245]. A good bee and butterfly plant[17, 30].

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