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Oriental Nights Sweet Alyssum Seeds

Oriental Nights Sweet Alyssum Seeds

Lobularia maritima

4.8
Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars
61

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.

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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: 2"–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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4.8
Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars
Based on 61 reviews
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  • Tiffanie E.
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    3/22/26
    Beautiful

    So beautiful. Very easy to germinate and grow. Highly recommend

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    3/23/26

    Hey 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.
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    2/18/26
    Black Alyssum

    So far so good

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    2/20/26

    Hey 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 🌻️

  • Danielle
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    1/22/26
    5 Stars

    Perfect garden companion and blooms all summer here in NC.

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  • Mabel
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    12/19/25
    5 Stars

    Planting soon. Love it

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  • Jennifer
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    12/6/25
    Beautiful

    Early blooms & so pretty!

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    12/7/25

    Hey Jennifer,

    Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with our Oriental Nights Sweet Alyssum Seeds! We're absolutely thrilled to hear you're already getting early blooms - that's such exciting news! Sweet alyssum really is such a beautiful flower, and the Oriental Nights variety has those lovely deep purple tones that are just stunning. We love that you're enjoying the pretty blooms already! Thanks for sharing your growing success with us and we hope you continue to enjoy those gorgeous flowers throughout the season. Keep on growing 🌻️