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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.