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Alyssum
ALYSSUM
Annual – Sun
Ht. 3"-4" Spread 9"-12&rquot;
Spacing 6"
Lobularia maritima
lob-ew-LAR-ee-ah ma-ri-TIME-ah
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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