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
Plants that go well with Lobularia 'Snowdrift'
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