Alyssum lobularia maritima
Alyssum
![Alyssum lobularia maritima Alyssum from Moose Crossing Garden Center](_ccLib/image/plants/DETA-73.jpg)
Photo courtesy of Ball Horticultural
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- Low growing annual color
- Sweet fragrance
- Traditional spring bedding plant
![Blooms all Season](image/chars/char-82.png)
Blooms all Season
![Border or Bed](image/chars/char-112.png)
Border or Bed
![Deer Resistant](image/chars/char-36.png)
Deer Resistant
![Full Sun](image/chars/char-1.png)
Full Sun
![Partial Sun](image/chars/char-2.png)
Partial Sun
![Summer](image/chars/char-40.png)
Summer
![Attracts Butterflies](image/chars/char-116.png)
Attracts Butterflies
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Attracts native pollinators
Plant in well drained or dry soils
Excellent as a border or edging annual
Height: 6-10 in
Spread: 12-14 in
Spacing: 6-10 in
Price Level 1: $3.99 per pack
Bloom Color: Pink, Purple, White
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Edging
- Border or Bed
- Blooms all Season
Critter Resistance:
- Deer Resistant
- Groundhog Resistant
Exposure:
- Full Sun
- Partial Sun
Habit:
- Creeping/Ground Cover
Foliage Color:
- Green
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Summer
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Hummingbirds
- Attracts Pollinators
- Attracts Butterflies
Soil Moisture:
- Dry Soil
- Moist, Well-Drained