Lobularia Maritima Flower seeds for Planting - Pollinator Friendly, Heirloom & GMO Free Seeds for Home Garden

Bring sweet fragrance and delicate beauty to your garden with Lobularia Maritima, commonly known as Sweet Alyssum. This low-growing, spreading plant produces clusters of tiny flowers that attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies, making it a garden favorite. Ideal for borders, containers, rock gardens, and ground cover, Lobularia Maritima is easy to grow, low-maintenance, and perfect for creating colorful, fragrant displays.

Features & Benefits

• Botanical Name: Lobularia maritima

• Flower Colors: White, pink, purple, or mixed (depending on variety)

• Plant Type: Annual flowering plant

• Growth Habit: Low-growing, spreading, and dense

• Garden Use: Perfect for borders, beds, containers, rock gardens, and ground cover

• Blooming Season: Spring to early summer; may rebloom in mild climates

• Pollinator Friendly: Attracts bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects

• Seed Quality: Premium, open-pollinated

Specifications

• Height: 4 – 12 inches (10 – 30 cm)

• Spread: 12 – 18 inches (30 – 45 cm)

• Sunlight Requirement: Full sun to partial shade

• Soil Type: Well-drained, fertile soil

• Watering Needs: Moderate; avoid waterlogging

• Package Includes: High-quality Lobularia maritima seeds

Planting & Sowing Instructions

1. When to Sow: Sow seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost or outdoors after frost has passed.

2. Soil Preparation: Loosen soil and enrich with compost for best results.

3. Sowing Depth: Sow seeds lightly on the surface and press gently; do not cover deeply.

4. Spacing: Thin seedlings to 6–12 inches apart for proper growth.

5. Germination Time: 7–14 days under warm, bright conditions.

6. Watering: Keep soil lightly moist during germination; water moderately once established.

7. Care Tips: Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming. Lobularia can tolerate light frost and self-seeds easily for future seasons.