Lobularia Maritima, Alyssum Maritimum (Sweet Alyssum, Tall White)

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Lobularia Maritima, Alyssum Maritimum, common name ‘Sweet Alyssum’ or ‘Sweet Alison’, also commonly referred to as just alyssum is a species of low-growing flowering plant in the family Brassicaceae. Lobularia is a genus of five species of flowering plants in the family Brassicaceae, closely related to the genus Alyssum. The...
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Lobularia Maritima, Alyssum Maritimum, common name ‘Sweet Alyssum’ or ‘Sweet Alison’, also commonly referred to as just alyssum is a species of low-growing flowering plant in the family Brassicaceae. Lobularia is a genus of five species of flowering plants in the family Brassicaceae, closely related to the genus Alyssum. The genus is native to Macaronesia and the Mediterranean region, and comprises annuals and perennials growing to 10–40 cm tall, with hairy oblong-oval leaves and clusters of cross-shaped , fragrant white flowers. Sweet Alyssum is useful for edema and ascites. It helps to lower abnormal accumulation of fluids in tissues, cells and serious cavities.

Number of Seeds Max Coverage Area (Square Ft.)
1OZ 68,750 1,000
1/4LB 275,000 4,000
1/2LB 550,000 8,000
1LB 1,100,000 16,000
5LB 5,500,000 80,000

Scientific Name: Lobularia Maritima

Common Name: Sweet Alyssum – Tall White 

Plant Type: Herbaceous Perennial 

Family: Brassicaceae

Native Range: Native to Macaronesia region: (Canary Islands, Maderia, Cape Verde) 

Height: 8-16 "

Spread: 6-12 "

Zone: 5-9 

Exposure: Full Sun to Partial Shade 

Blooming Season: April to June 

Habitats: Dry Sunny places in the Mediterranean, Grows by coast in Britian 

Attracts: Butterflies

Characteristics: Fragrant, Showy 

Flower Color: White 

Moisture: Well-drained

Water Requirement: Low, At least an inch of water every week   

Tolerate: Does not tolerate Drought

Soil Type: Light Sandy, Medium Loamy and Heavy Clay soil

Soil pH: Mildly acidic (6.1 to 6.5 pH) 

Maintenance: Medium, Easy to grow 

Uses: Commonly used in Spain as an antiscorbutic and diuretic, Astringent 

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