Lobularia maritima 'Snowdrift'

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Sweet alyssumAnnual, EvergreenFamily: Brassicaceae

Height: 10cmSpread: 15cm
Hardy

Attractive to wildlife
Scented flowers

Flower colour:

White

Foliage colour:

Green

Position

Sun Exposure:

Dappled shade, full sun

Aspect:

South facing, west facing

Position in Border:

Front

Soil

Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Lobularia maritima 'Snowdrift'

Lobularia maritima 'Snowdrift' is a classic summer bedding plant. It blooms for months on end, bearing brilliant white, fragrant flowers in contrast with mounds of fresh green foliage, from June to September. It's perfect for edging paths and lawns, and growing at the front of the border to fill gaps. It's a great choice for planting with lobelia.

For best results, grow Lobularia maritima 'Snowdrift' in full sun in well-drained soil.

Read our full guide on how to grow lobelia.

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Lobularia ‘Snowdrift’ and wildlife

Lobularia ‘Snowdrift’ is known for attracting bees, beneficial insects, butterflies/moths and other pollinators. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.

Is known to attract Bees

Bees

Is known to attract Beneficial insects

Beneficial insects

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is known to attract Butterflies/Moths

Butterflies/Moths

Is known to attract Other pollinators

Other pollinators

Is Lobularia ‘Snowdrift’ poisonous?

Lobularia ‘Snowdrift’ has no toxic effects reported.

No reported toxicity to:

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is not known to attract Cats

Cats

Is not known to attract Dogs

Dogs

Is not known to attract Horses

Horses

Is not known to attract Livestock

Livestock

Is not known to attract People

People