Bring sweet fragrance and delicate beauty to your garden with Lobularia Maritima, commonly known as Sweet Alyssum. This low-growing, spreading plant produces clusters of tiny flowers that attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies, making it a garden favorite. Ideal for borders, containers, rock gardens, and ground cover, Lobularia Maritima is easy to grow, low-maintenance, and perfect for creating colorful, fragrant displays.
Features & Benefits
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Botanical Name: Lobularia maritima
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Flower Colors: White, pink, purple, or mixed (depending on variety)
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Plant Type: Annual flowering plant
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Growth Habit: Low-growing, spreading, and dense
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Garden Use: Perfect for borders, beds, containers, rock gardens, and ground cover
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Blooming Season: Spring to early summer; may rebloom in mild climates
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Pollinator Friendly: Attracts bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects
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Seed Quality: Premium, open-pollinated
Specifications
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Height: 4 – 12 inches (10 – 30 cm)
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Spread: 12 – 18 inches (30 – 45 cm)
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Sunlight Requirement: Full sun to partial shade
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Soil Type: Well-drained, fertile soil
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Watering Needs: Moderate; avoid waterlogging
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Package Includes: High-quality Lobularia maritima seeds
Planting & Sowing Instructions
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When to Sow: Sow seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost or outdoors after frost has passed.
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Soil Preparation: Loosen soil and enrich with compost for best results.
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Sowing Depth: Sow seeds lightly on the surface and press gently; do not cover deeply.
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Spacing: Thin seedlings to 6–12 inches apart for proper growth.
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Germination Time: 7–14 days under warm, bright conditions.
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Watering: Keep soil lightly moist during germination; water moderately once established.
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Care Tips: Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming. Lobularia can tolerate light frost and self-seeds easily for future seasons.
