Lobularia maritima |
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Description
Lobularia maritima is an annual. It is a low branching, trailing plant to 1' tall, with narrow or lance-shaped leaves .5"-2" long. There are tiny, four-petaled, white flowers crowded in clusters.
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Anatomy
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Culture
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Design
Design Styles
Englishcottage, Japanese, Meadow, Mediterranean, Ranch, Rockery, Seascape, Spanish, Watergarden, Woodland
Accenting Features
Fragrance, Showyflower
Seasonal Interest
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Bank, Bedding, Entry, Perennial Border, Patio, Raisedplanter, Walkways, Withrocks
Special Uses
Cascade, Container, Smallspaces, Hangingbasket
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Change sprinklers to drip around shrubs and trees and reduce water use nearly 60%. To learn how go to www.sustainablesm.org/landscape.
