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Lobularia maritima

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Lobularia maritima
( Alice Sweet Alyssum )
Compact clumps of foliage covered with numerous rose, white, or lavender fragrant flowers literally covering the plant from spring through early fall. Leaves are lance shaped, 1 inch long.

 


Attributes - Lobularia maritima 'Easter Bonnet'
Plant Type: Annual
Bloom Season: Early Spring through Late Fall ...

#545 Lobularia maritima
Common Names: sweet alyssum
Family: Brassicaceae/Cruciferae (cabbage Family)
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Lobularia maritima
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Needs light to germinate; may be fall-sown for spring germination, or sow on soil surface outdoors 2 weeks before last frost, may also be started inside. Thin to 5" apart.

Lobularia Maritima
Sweet Alyssum
Details: Full sun to light shade, soil rich in lime. Very drought tolerant. Surface sow to no more than 1/8" deep in spring after danger of frost is past. Attracts Butterflies or Hummingbirds.

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Sweet Alyssum
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Species and varieties
Lobularia maritima (Sweet Alyssum, Seaside Lobularia)
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Scented: heliotrope, Lobularia maritima (alyssum), Matthiola (stocks), nemesia, Nicotiana (tobacco plant).
Hot tropical: begonia (tuberous), bidens, canna, coleus, gazania, lantana, Tagetes (French and African marigolds).

Nombres relacionados: Brassicaceae (familia), Lobularia maritima (sinónimo), Mastuerzo marítimo (castellano).
Floración: Casi todo el año
Indicaciones, contraindicaciones: Diurético, elimina cálculos renales.

The genera Lobularia and Aurinia are closely related to Alyssum and were formerly included in it. The widely cultivated species popularly known as "Sweet Alyssum" is Lobularia maritima. The common rockery plant is Aurinia saxatilis.

maritima but separated by most botanists as Lobularia maritima) is a similar plant with fragrant white or lilac blossoms. The alyssums have been called madwort or heal-bite because of an old belief that they cured rabies.

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See also: Alyssum, Sweet alyssum, Pink, Green, Petunia