- Variety Info
- Sowing Info
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: 2"–4" tall, 6"–12" wide
Attributes: Attracts Pollinators, Attracts Beneficial Insects, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Good for Containers, Heat Tolerant
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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- Violet J.Rated 4 out of 5 stars9/12/25The flowers are so tiny!
My tiny tim flower plant is already starting to flower. There are so many little flower buds on it!
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests9/15/25Hey Violet,
We love that your Tiny Tim Sweet Alyssum is already starting to flower - those tiny blooms are absolutely adorable, aren't they? It sounds like your Tiny Tim is living up to its name perfectly with all those little flower buds forming. The abundance of buds you're seeing is such a great sign that your plant is thriving and you'll have a lovely carpet of sweet-scented blooms to enjoy! We're so glad you're getting such great results with these charming little flowers. Keep on growing 🌻️
- Cecily G.Verified ReviewerRated 4 out of 5 stars9/8/25Tiny Tim is an accurate name
Very cute and compact as stated. I planted a bunch of these seeds around the edge of my backyard garden. Before I put a little fence around it, my dogs came barreling through and I assume took out all of the seeds. But, one survived and from that one I think I will plant more next year, making sure the garden is properly protected against the 3 rascals!
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests9/9/25Hey Cecily,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with our Tiny Tim Sweet Alyssum Seeds! We love that you found them as cute and compact as promised! It's amazing that one little survivor made it through the doggy stampede and showed you just how lovely these alyssum can be. Your plan to plant more next year with proper protection sounds perfect - maybe those pups will have to admire the blooms from a safe distance! We're so glad that one tough little plant convinced you to give them another try. Thanks for the great review and here's to a rascal-proof garden next season! Keep on growing 🌻️
- Lisa C.Rated 5 out of 5 stars3/31/255 Stars
Love BI 🥰
- Laura H.Verified BuyerRated 4 out of 5 stars2/20/254 Stars
Great germination so far, lovely seed packets, good prices and fast shipping. Happy all around.
- Susan S.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars2/1/255 Stars
Awesome experience!