Lobularia maritima* (Sweet alyssum)
Formerly known as Alyssum maritimum. Drought tolerant; full sunlight. A low growing annual species yielding white flowers which bloom much of the growing season. Found in open fields or meadows and along roadsides throughout arid North America. Available as two varieties: Tall White, or Carpet of Snow.

INFORMATION & ATTRIBUTES
Family: Brassicaceae
Duration: Annual
Growth Habit: Forb/herb
Native Status: Introduced
Growth Form: Prostrate (flat) round
Mature Height: 6-12 in.
Bloom Color: White
Bloom Period: April-June
Annual Precipitation: 13 in.
Drought Tolerance:
Shade Tolerance: Intermediate
Elevation:
Fire Resistance:
Fire Tolerance:
Nitrogen fixation:
SOIL ADAPTATION
Coarse Texture: Yes
Medium Texture: Yes
Fine Texture: Yes
Salinity Tolerance: Unknown
CaCO3 Tolerance:
pH Range: 6.6-7.5
SEEDING NOTES
Seeds per Pound: 1,100,000
Seeding Rate: 1-2 PLS lbs/acre
Season: Spring
Days to Germination: 8-15
VARIETIES
None