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| Botanical Name |
Lobularia maritima |
| Seeds Per Pack |
50 |
| Life Cycle |
Annual |
| Min. Time to Germinate |
7 Days |
| Max. Time to Germinate |
14 Days |
| Depth to Sow Seeds |
Surface Sow; press seeds gently into the soil to make good contact, but do not cover with any additional soil; these seeds require light to germinate |
| When to Sow |
Indoors 2-4 weeks before last spring frost, Outdoors after all danger of spring frost is past |
| Growing Height |
Under 6 in. (15 cm) |
| Plant Spacing |
6-9 in. (15-22 cm) |
| Hardiness |
N/A |
| Sun Exposure |
Full Sun, Sun to Partial Shade |
| Danger |
N/A |
| Bloom Color |
Purple, Violet/Lavender |
| Bloom Time |
Late Fall/Early Winter, Late Spring/Early Summer, Late Summer/Early Fall, Mid-Fall, Mid-Summer |
| Foliage |
Smooth-Textured |
| Other Details |
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater, Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping, Flowers are fragrant, This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds, This plant is resistant to deer |
| Soil pH Requirements |
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic), 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic), 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) |
| Propagation Methods |
By simple layering, From seed; direct sow after last frost, From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall, From seed; sow indoors before last frost |
| Seed Collecting |
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds, Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored |
This All-America Selections winner produces mounds of rich, violet-purple blooms that appear in just 6 weeks! These honey-like fragrant flowers are popular in borders, beds, rock gardens, containers, around bulbs, between patio stones, and in hanging baskets. Royal Carpet is also a great addition to a butterfly or seaside garden and makes a wonderful temporary groundcover.
