Lobularia maritima

Sweet alyssum, Sweet Alison, Sea lobularia

Message of the Flower

Goodwill

The Mother’s Comment

Modest in appearance, does not make a show but is always ready to be useful.

Colour

White

Family

Cruciferae

Cultivars

Royal Carpet, Tiny Tim, Snowdrift

Person who named the flower

Carl Linnaeus

Flower Size

Small, around 5 mm in diameter

Flower Texture

Delicate, soft

Number of Petals

4

Floral Symmetry

Radial

Fragrance of Flower

Sweet, honey-like fragrance

Leaf Texture

Slightly hairy

Leaf Arrangement

Alternate

Leaf Color

Green

Structural Variation (Shrub or Tree)

Herbaceous plant

Life Cycle

Annual or perennial, depending on climate

Blooming Period

Spring to fall

Climate

Temperate to subtropical

Water Requirements

Moderate, drought-tolerant once established

Soil Type

Well-drained, sandy to loamy

Temperature Ranges

Can survive light frosts; prefers cooler summer temperatures

Sun or Shade

Prefers full sun but tolerates partial shade

Susceptibility to Insects and Diseases

Susceptible to downy mildew, powdery mildew, and aphids

Pollinators

Bees, butterflies, and other insects

Habitat

Native to the Mediterranean region; widely cultivated in gardens and containers

Role in the Ecosystem

Attracts beneficial pollinators

Quotations

Not specifically noted

Ornamental

Widely used for its decorative appearance and fragrance

Uses in Other Aspects of Life

Popular in honey production due to its attractive flowers for bees

Endangered Status

Not endangered

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