Sweet Alyssum Flower Seeds
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Features
Life Cycle
Annual
Planting Season
Spring–Fall
Growth Habit
Low Mounding
Flavor Profile
Mildly Sweet
Plant Characteristics
Tiny Fragrant Blooms
Use
Borders, Ground Cover
Growing Conditions
Cool, Well-Drained Soil
Harvest Advantages
Fast Blooming
Plant Resistance
Deer Resistant
About – Sweet Alyssum
Lobularia maritima
Seed Names
Sweet Alyssum
Seed Type
Open-Pollinated
Sweet Alyssum (Lobularia maritima) is a delicate, low-growing flower known for its carpet of small, sweet-scented blooms. Perfect for edging paths, containers, and filling in garden gaps, it attracts pollinators and blooms profusely in cool weather with minimal care.
Planting Information
Light Requirement
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Planting Depth
1/8 Inch
Sowing Method
Direct or Indoor Start
Plant Spacing
6–8 Inches
Days to Maturity
45–60 Days
Soil Preparation
No Soaking Needed
Hardiness Zones
5–9
Water Needs
Low to Moderate
Planting Season
Early Spring or Fall
Coverage
Seed Count
Recommended Coverage
100
Up to 100 sq ft
500
Up to 500 sq ft
1000
Up to 1000 sq ft