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Moonlight Knight® Sweet Alyssum Lobularia hybrid

Flower Season
  • Spring
  • Summer
  • Fall
Mature Size
12" 2'
Height: 8" - 12"
Spread: 18" - 2'
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    Features

    I have that NATURAL BEAUTY thing going for me.

    Masses of fragrant soft yellow blooms cover green foliage from planting to hard frost.  Very heat tolerant, great in landscapes and containers.

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    Fragrant Flower
    Continuous Bloom or Rebloomer
    Long Blooming
    Fall Interest
    Heat Tolerant
    Deadheading Not Necessary
    Attracts: 
    Bees
    Butterflies

    Characteristics

    Plant Type: 
    Annual
    Height Category: 
    Short
    Garden Height: 
    8 - 12 Inches
    Trails Up To: 
    24 Inches
    Spacing: 
    12 - 18 Inches
    Spread: 
    18 - 24 Inches
    Flower Colors: 
    Yellow
    Flower Shade: 
    Soft yellow
    Foliage Colors: 
    Green
    Foliage Shade: 
    Green
    Habit: 
    Trailing
    Container Role: 
    Spiller

    Plant Needs

    Light Requirement: 
    Part Sun to Sun

    The optimum amount of sun or shade each plant needs to thrive: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours), Full Shade (up to 4 hours).

    Maintenance Category: 
    Easy
    Bloom Time: 
    Planting To Hard Frost
    Hardiness Zones: 
    9a, 9b, 10a, 10b, 11a, 11b
    Water Category: 
    Average
    Soil Fertility Requirement: 
    Average Soil
    Uses: 
    Container
    Uses: 
    Groundcover
    Uses: 
    Landscape
    Uses Notes: 

    Great in landscapes and containers.

    Maintenance Notes: 

    No dead-heading necessary for continuous bloom. Moonlight Knight is cold tolerant and heat tolerant. He is also a "heavy drinker" and will prefer evenly moist soil. It will be quick to show drought stress, but should bounce back quickly once re-hydrated. In a hanging basket you should be prepared to water often, maybe more than once a day during warm weather. Plants are easier to keep moist when planted in large planters. Due to water needs Moonlight Knight is ideal for use in larger planters. In containers an application of continuous release fertilizer at planting is best. To help maximize performance use applications of a well-balanced water-soluble fertilizer (according to package directions) starting in mid-summer.

    Moonlight Knight will also perform well in the landscape where she will function as an annual, full sun, groundcover.

    While plants shouldn't need to be trimmed back, if the plant is taking over your walkway or is looking less than the best a trim can be administered at anytime. Use a sharp pair of scissors or pruning shears as needed.

    A yearly application of fertilizer or compost on garden beds and regular fertilization of plants in pots will help ensure the best possible performance.

    The collection of Lobularia from Proven Winners® has quickly gained in popularity since being introduced in recent years. These plants continue to win awards for their unique tolerance to heat and their extended season performance.

     

    Moonlight Knight® Lobularia hybrid 'INLBUMOKNI' USPP 32,673, Can PBRAF
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    • 12 Awards

      Award Year Award Plant Trial
      2020 Top Performer - Mid Season Michigan State University
      2020 Director's Select - Sun Penn State
      2020 Top Performer South Dakota State - McCrory Gardens
      2020 Top Performer - Hanging Baskets University of Minnesota - Grand Rapids
      2020 Top Performer - In Ground University of Minnesota - Grand Rapids
      2020 Perfect Score All Season Oregon State University
      2020 Top Performer Ohio State University Extension - Springfield
      2020 Top Performer Mississippi State University - Poplarville
      2020 Top Performer - Early Season Michigan State University
      2020 Top Performer - Final Michigan State University
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