Variety Info.: Botanical Name: Lobularia maritima Family: Brassicaceae Native: Mediterranean region Hardiness: Perennial in USDA zones 5 and warmer; often grown as an annual as it gets leggy in its second year. Plant Dimensions: 2″–4″ tall, 6″–12″ wide Exposure: Full sun to part shade Bloom Period: Spring to frost Attributes: Attracts Pollinators, Attracts Beneficial Insects, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Good for Containers, Heat Tolerant Sowing Info.: When to Sow Outside: 1 to 2 weeks before your average last frost date, and when soil temperature is 60°–85°F. Mild Climates: Fall sowing for winter bloom is recommended. When to Start Inside: 4 to 6 weeks before your average last frost date. Days to Emerge: 5–15 days Seed Depth: Press into surface Seed Spacing: A pinch of 20–30 seeds every 6″ Thinning: Not required
