There are times of the year when the temperature does not collaborate and that is how it is difficult for the garden to look that green so characteristic of spring. It is then when it is worth taking into account those species that, thanks to their morphology, cover large sections.
La Honey flower is one of them because it is a very colorful plant that can grow both in pot as a ground cover.
Generalities
Its popular name does not give clues to its scientific name: Maritime lobularia, a plant that is also known as Maritime Alder, Basket, Silver Basket or Alison. It is native to the Mediterranean area and the great virtue of this species is that blooms most of the year except for the coldest season.
La Honey Flower belongs to the family Brassicaceae and it is an annual or perennial herbaceous plant that reaches a discreet height of 20 centimeters and stands out for its small leaves that are between 5 and 6 cm long and up to 1 cm wide.
The most striking thing about this plant are its flowers, which are presented in white or in a very attractive reddish tone. They are also small and reach a diameter of 6 mm, although they become striking as they appear together, forming a single inflorescence. This is how it is common to see that the plants are covered almost entirely with a large number of inflorescences to the point that the foliage is almost hidden.
But this is not the only virtue of the Honey Flower because it also gives a intense and very pleasant aroma that floods the air.
Another of the great advantages of having a Honey Flower in the garden is that the flowering period of the plant is very long, extending from winter to summer. In temperate zones you can even give flowers throughout the year.
Plant care
Now, if you want to keep it in good condition, it is best to pay attention to the needs and care of the maritime Lobularia. The ideal is to grow it in exposed areas since it is a plant that needs a intense sunlight. On the other hand, it does not present inconveniences in the cold because even tolerates intense frosts. Noble and undemanding, he likes humid environments and that is why it is recommended water it every two to three days during the summer, spacing a weekly watering in the colder seasons.
If you want to grow the Honey Flower, you will not have problems because you can do it almost all year round, with the exception of summer and early autumn.
Thanks! Very useful information.
We're glad it was helpful to you, Jasmine. Happy New Year.
I live in queretaro Mexico where I can buy this plant
Hello
I am looking for a ground cover plant but one that does not have problems with snails at home, because they all eat the flowers and then they are lost. (dry)
Thank you.
Hello Paulina.
Snails are plant-eating animals, and they don't have preferences. Therefore, rather than looking for plants that are unappetizing to snails, I would recommend using repellents for these animals. In this article we talked about some
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