Lobularia maritima |
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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor Photographer: Steve Jacobs/MJC/Frommer
Description
Lobularia maritima is an annual. Low, branching, trailing plant to 1 ft. tall, with narrow or lance-shaped leaves 1/2-2 in. long. Tiny, four-petaled white flowers crowded in clusters. Reseeds along coast.
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Anatomy
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Culture
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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
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