Sweet Alyssum

Lobularia maritima Desv.

lob-you-LAIR-ee-ah mar-IT-ah-ma

Brassicaceae

Explanation of name:  Lobularia comes from Latin for little lobe, probably in reference to lobed hairs.  Maritima means maritime.

Natural range:  Europe

Recognition: Low plants with small white flowers having 4 petals.

Landscape uses: Cold-tolerant (cool season) low bedding plant used as an annual.

Internet source: http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/wildseed/37/37.7.html