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Lobularia maritima

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        Photographer: Steve Jacobs/MJC/Frommer

 

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.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • 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:

Plant shrubs and trees in groupings according to similarity of water requirements; then water each "hydrozone" according to its needs.