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Rosie O'Day Sweet Alyssum Seeds

Rosie O'Day Sweet Alyssum Seeds

SKU:1185

4.4
Rated 4.4 out of 5 stars
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A sweetly scented alyssum covered with tiny, rose-pink flowers in mini-rosettes. Perfect for continuous color in rock gardens, rock walls, along a garden path, or spilling from your favorite containers. Edible flowers have a mild, grassy/mustardy flavor; the clusters make a charming garnish to salads and desserts. A 1961 All-America Selections award winner.

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~0.25 g

(~500 seeds)

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Variety Info

Family: Brassicaceae

Native: Mediterranean region

Hardiness: Perennial in USDA zones 5 and warmer; often grown as an annual as it gets leggy in its second year.

Exposure: Full sun

Bloom Period: Spring to frost

Plant Dimensions: 4" tall, 6"–12" wide

Attributes: Attracts Pollinators, Attracts Beneficial Insects, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Good for Containers, Heat Tolerant

Non GMO Project

Sowing Info

When to Sow Outside: 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.

When to Start Inside: 4 to 6 weeks before your average last frost date.

Days to Emerge: 5–15 days

Seed Depth: Press into surface

Seed Spacing: A pinch of 20–30 seeds every 6"

Thinning: Not required

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4.4
Rated 4.4 out of 5 stars
Based on 7 reviews
Total 5 star reviews: 5 Total 4 star reviews: 0 Total 3 star reviews: 2 Total 2 star reviews: 0 Total 1 star reviews: 0
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7 reviews
  • Sam
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    6/3/25
    5 Stars

    Will plant and wait for the results.

  • Linda H.
    Verified Buyer
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    1/23/25
    5 Stars

    Haven’t planted yet

  • Victoria F.
    Verified Buyer
    Rated 3 out of 5 stars
    8/11/24
    3 Stars

    Germination was good but all of the flowers ended up white! I was hoping for the vibrant pink colors.

    Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate
  • lisa f.
    Verified Buyer
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    6/29/24
    5 Stars

    KH

    Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate
  • Shayna
    Rated 3 out of 5 stars
    6/27/24
    3 Stars

    I purchased the Rosie o day variety because I really dislike white flowers. Unfortunately this is the second seed pack from this company where the color that grew wasn’t the one I purchased.

    Which best describes you as a gardener? Beginner