Lobularia maritima |
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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor Photographer: Steve Jacobs/MJC/Frommer
Description
Lobularia maritima is an annual. It is a low branching, trailing plant to 1' tall, with narrow or lance-shaped leaves .5"-2" long. There are tiny, four-petaled, white flowers crowded in clusters.
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Anatomy
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Sun/Water
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Design
Plant Type
Ground cover, Annual
Height Range
Under 1'
Flower Color
Blue, Lavender, Pink, Purple, White
Flower Season
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall, Constant
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.