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White Knight®

Lobularia

General Information GROWING TIPS

Grows masses of fragrant white blooms that cover green foliage from planting until a hard frost. Very heat and cold tolerant, this award-winner does not require deadheading and is great in landscapes and containers. This lobularia also attracts bees and butterflies.

White Knight®
Blossom Color White
Bloom Season Fall
Exposure Part Sun to Sun
Height 8-12 in
Width 18-24 in
Spacing 12-18 in
Container Sizes 104
Hardiness Zones 9, 10, 11
Wildlife Attracted Bees, Butterflies
Wildlife Deterred No Wildlife Deterred
Features Grows masses of fragrant white blooms that cover green foliage from planting until a hard frost. Very heat and cold tolerant, this award-winner does not require deadheading and is great in landscapes and containers. This lobularia also attracts bees and butterflies.
Adaptable as a Houseplant No
Bog Plant No
Is Disease Resistant No
Drought Tolerant No
Edible No
Erosion Control No
Fragrant Flower Yes
Fragrant Foilage No
Heat Tolerant Yes
Native to North America No
Salt Tolerant No
Succulent No
Water Plant No
Uses

Great in landscapes and containers

Maintenance Notes

No dead-heading necessary for continuous bloom.

White 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 White 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.

White 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.

2021Perfect Score - University of Minnesota - Morris
2021Perfect Score - University of Wisconsin - West Madison
2021Top Performer - Cornell University
2021Top Performer - Oregon State University
2021Top Performer - Les Exceptionelles
2021Top Performer - University of Tennessee - Knoxville
2021Top Performer - University of Minnesota - Grand Rapids
2021Gold Medal - Champaign County Illinois Master Gardener Idea Garden
2021Perfect Score - Ohio State University - Columbus
2021Top Performer - Oklahoma State University Botanical Gardens
2021Director's Select - Penn State University
2021Top Performer - Mississippi State University - Poplarville
2021Best of Breed - Beds - North Carolina State, JC Raulston Arboretum
2021Perfect Score - Iowa State
2021Top Performer - University of Laval
2021Perfect Score - Texas Tech University
2021Top Performer - Texas A&M - East Texas Bedding Plant Trial
2020Top Performer - Ohio State University Chadwick Arboretum - Springfield
2020Top Performer - Mississippi State University - Poplarville
2020Top Performer - Texas A&M - East Texas Bedding Plant Trial
2020Top Performer - Hanging Baskets - University of Minnesota - Grand Rapids
2020Top Performer - In Ground - University of Minnesota - Grand Rapids
2020Director's Select - Sun - Penn State University
2020Top Performer - Container - University of Minnesota - Morris
2020Honorable Mention - University of Minnesota - Morris
2020Top Performer - South Dakota State - McCrory Gardens
2020Perfect Score All Season - Oregon State University
2020Top Performer - University of Wisconsin - West Madison
2020Perfect Score All Season - Oklahoma State University Botanical Gardens
2013Top Performer - Erie Basin Marina
2013Leader of the Pack - Late Season - North Carolina State, JC Raulston Arboretum
2013Leader of the Pack - Early Season - North Carolina State, JC Raulston Arboretum
2013Leader of the Pack - Summer - North Carolina State, JC Raulston Arboretum