Lobularia maritima 'Benthamii'
Also Known As
- Bentham Sweet Alyssum
Plant type
annual / biennial
size
- H: 10"
- W: 6"
planting zones
- 1-12
Lobularia maritima 'Benthamii' plant details
Lobularia maritima 'Benthamii' is a broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial with green foliage. In fall and summer white flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Lobularia maritima 'Benthamii'
- Plant type: annual / biennial
- Plant family: brassicaceae
- Foliage: deciduous green
- Mature size: 0 - 6 IN - wide, 0 - 10 IN - tall
- Flowers: white blooms in fall and summer
- Uses: border plant, container plant, cottage garden, cutting garden, easy-to-grow, fragrant, self-sowing
GROWING CONDITIONS for Lobularia maritima 'Benthamii'
- USDA Zones: 1 - 12
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
- Watering frequency: regular
- Resistant to: deer
- Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
Double sweet alyssums once were common on the florist's bench, and dwarf strains are the rule today, but I can't imagine a flower more charming than this; its graceful waves of honey-scented blooms are perfect for softening garden edges.
By: Select Seeds
Gardening facts about Lobularia maritima 'Benthamii' plant
How to Grow Lobularia maritima 'Benthamii'
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- white
Wildlife
- bees
- butterflies
- hummingbirds
- deer resistant
Flower Season
- summer
- fall
Foliage Season
- deciduous
Texture
- fuzzy
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