Lobularia
( lohb - yew - LAY - ree - uh )
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At-A-Glance InformationLobularia, or Sweet Alyssum, is a flowering plant that needs full sun and regular water. Flowers attract a variety of pollinators, including bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. Flower colors come in white, pink or purple and are scented like honey. they are perfect for informal beds and as spillers in containers. Plants reach 1 foot tall and wide and most are self-seeding. Seeds are sometimes included in wildflower mixes.
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Lobelia Species and Varietals
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Lobelia Hybrids These vary in shape, size and flower color but the most common is 'Snow Princess', a trailing plant with white blooms that reaches 6 inches tall |
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Lobelia maritima
Native to the Mediterranean, this species varies in flower and color and habit, though reseeding volunteers tend to revert back to a plant that is tall, leggy and bears smaller flowers.
Native to the Mediterranean, this species varies in flower and color and habit, though reseeding volunteers tend to revert back to a plant that is tall, leggy and bears smaller flowers.
'Carpet of Snow'
2-4 inches tall with white flowers. |
Lobelia maritima 'Rosie O'Day'
2-4 inches tall with lavender-pink flowers. |
Lobelia maritima 'Snow Crystals'
10 inches tall with a trailing habit. |
Lobelia maritima 'Clear Crystal' Series
10 inches tall and 14 inches wide with flowers in white, rose, pink, lavender, peach, lemonade and violet. |
Caring for Name
Propagation
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Gallery
Camellias are great candidates to be grown as container plants on your patio.
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A field of thea sinensis
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Camellia hiemalis 'Shishi Gashira'
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Videos
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A video all about growing camellias successfully
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Propagating camellias
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Resources
The New Sunset Western Garden Book: The Ultimate Gardening Guide (2012) - Pages 419 - 420, Lobelia
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