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| Identification |
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Genus
Lobularia
Species
maritima
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
sweet alyssum
snowdrift
Family
CRUCIFERAE
Specimen number
S11684
Data source
HtZn p137;Xeri p278
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Annual
Life span
1 year
Annual cycle
Not applicable
Stature
Various
Growth form
Not applicable
Growth habit
Various
Overall height
1'
Overall spread
8" - 2'
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Various
Water
Moist
Optimal soil texture
Various
Acceptable soil pH
Neutral
USDA hardiness
Not classified
AHS heat zones
Heat zones 09-01
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
yes
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
Lobularia maritima needs summer days with high heat. It prefers moist soils.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
yes
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
Medicinal parts
Has medicinal uses
no
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
fragrant flowers
Fragrance parts
Flowers
Fragrance intensity
Fragrance category
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Self sows
Pollination method
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Cool
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
no
Culinary uses
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
It does not necessarily require warm days for good production. Lobularia maritima easily self-sows from last year's seeds.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Lobularia maritima has an annual life cycle. Flowers: Sweet alyssum (locally known in some parts as snowdrift) has tiny flowers with four petals intermixed with fine textured leaves. Blossoms in such colors as white, lilac, pink and purple are common.
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