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Alyssum


 

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ALYSSUM

Annual – Sun

Ht. 3"-4" Spread 9"-12&rquot;

Spacing 6"

Lobularia maritima

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HABIT: Low growing, small delicate flowers of white and lavender which bloom in summer. Native to Turkey.

 

CULTURE: Requires little care but is damaged easily by foot traffic and pets. Any soil, relatively drought tolerant. Likes cool weather.

 

USES: Rock gardens, pockets in stone walls, small accent areas of annual color.

 

PROBLEMS: Few if any.

 

 

 

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