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Features
Family
Brassicaceae
Native
Mediterranean region
Life Cycle
Perennial
Plant Height
Ground Cover
Flower Color
Purple
Bloom Season
Spring to frost
Further Information
Plant Characteristics
- Attracts Beneficial Insects
- Attracts Pollinators
- Good for Containers
Growing Conditions
- Drought Tolerant
- Heat Tolerant
Plant Resistance
Deer Resistant
About Alyssum
Lobularia maritima
Nothing adds more delight to summer days than the gentle fragrance of sweet alyssum. A wonderful annual ground cover, alyssum blooms all growing season, withstands drought and heat, and is an ideal rock garden plant. Alyssum graces containers and planters by hanging over their edges, and to top it off, it is very easy to grow! Edible flowers have a mild, grassy/mustardy flavor; the clusters make a charming garnish to salads and desserts.
Planting Alyssum
Plant Spacing
A pinch of 20–30 seeds every 6"
Hardiness Zones
10, 11, 12, 13, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Light Required
Full sun
Plant Height
Ground Cover
Planting Depth
Press into surface
Planting Details
| Seed Depth | Press into surface |
|---|---|
| Seed Spacing | A pinch of 20–30 seeds every 6" |
| Thinning | Not required |
| Germination | 5–15 days |
| Start Indoors | 4 to 6 weeks before your average last frost date. |
| Direct Sow | 1 to 2 weeks before your average last frost date, and when soil temperature is 60°–85°F. Mild Climates: Fall sowing for winter bloom is recommended. |
Find Your Frost Date & Grow Zone
Average First Frost Date
October 19
Average Last Frost Date
May 19
Your Hardiness Zone is
5b
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62 reviews
- KatherineVerified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars4/14/26Beautiful!
Good germination with beautiful, dainty, pastel hues. Already doing their job as a trap crop!
BIBotanical Interests4/14/26Hey Katherine,
We're so thrilled to hear your Oriental Nights Sweet Alyssum Seeds had great germination and are showing off those beautiful, delicate pastel colors! It's amazing that they're already working as a trap crop for you - they're not just gorgeous but functional too! These lovely little blooms are going to keep doing double duty in your garden, looking stunning while helping protect your other plants. Keep on growing 🌻️
- Tiffanie E.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars3/22/26Beautiful
So beautiful. Very easy to germinate and grow. Highly recommend
Which best describes you as a gardener? BeginnerBIBotanical Interests3/23/26Hey Tiffanie,
We're so thrilled to hear your Oriental Nights Sweet Alyssum Seeds turned out so beautiful! It's wonderful that you found them easy to germinate and grow - these lovely blooms really do make gardening a joy. Thanks for the recommendation, and we're sure other gardeners will love them just as much as you do! Keep on growing 🌻️
- Anastasia C.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars2/18/26Black Alyssum
So far so good
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests2/20/26Hey Anastasia,
We're so excited to hear your Oriental Nights Sweet Alyssum is off to a great start! That deep, almost black color is absolutely stunning and such a unique twist on the classic sweet alyssum. We can't wait to see how they continue to develop and fill in with those gorgeous blooms. Thank you for choosing us and for sharing this early success with us. Keep on growing 🌻️
- DanielleRated 5 out of 5 stars1/22/265 Stars
Perfect garden companion and blooms all summer here in NC.
- MabelRated 5 out of 5 stars12/19/255 Stars
Planting soon. Love it