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Features
Family
Brassicaceae
Native
Mediterranean region
Life Cycle
Perennial
Plant Height
Ground Cover
Flower Color
White
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 Tiny Tim Sweet Alyssum Seeds
Lobularia maritima
Nothing adds more delight to summer days than the gentle fragrance of sweet alyssum. 'Tiny Tim' is compact and always covered with flowers. A wonderful ground cover, it blooms all growing season with no need to shear back at any time. Alyssum withstands drought and heat, while attracting pollinators. It is an ideal rock garden plant, and gracefully spills over edges of containers. 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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46 reviews
- Lani T.Verified ReviewerRated 5 out of 5 stars6/14/26Easy pollinator-friendly flower to grow in any garden
I started these tiny tim alyssums in mid-Feb and companion planted them with my young kumquat and lemon trees that are in containers. They bloomed so abundantly when spring came and even more so as it got warmer. I would deadhead and trim them back when they became very long and tall just to manage the growth but this encouraged even more bushy flowers like crazy which was the goal. These alyssums have been so easy to grow and they give off a gentle sweet and pleasant honey scent in the air that’s noticeable in the early morning or late afternoons. I’ve noticed more bees, hover flies, butterflies, and hummingbirds come by too. I’m in zone 9-10 btw, and an amateur gardener.
BIBotanical Interests6/16/26Hey Lani,
We love how you started those Tiny Tim Sweet Alyssum Seeds in mid-February and paired them with your kumquat and lemon trees in containers! It sounds like your deadheading and trimming strategy really paid off with all those bushy blooms going crazy throughout the season. That gentle honey scent you're enjoying in the mornings and evenings is one of our favorite things about sweet alyssum, and we're so happy to hear it's attracting all those wonderful pollinators to your garden! Bees, hover flies, butterflies, and hummingbirds - what an amazing variety of visitors you're hosting! Thanks for sharing your sweet alyssum companion planting success with us! Keep on growing 🌻️
- Wendelin L.OR, United StatesVerified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars5/16/26A bunch germinated by just sprinkling
I’m waiting for the flowers and fragrance. I’m excited for them to grow.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateWho do you grow for? YourselfHow do you prefer to grow? Raised Bed - Lethea B.Verified ReviewerRated 5 out of 5 stars4/25/26A must have for my garden!
This is planted with abandon throughout my Vegetable and Herb garden, the Pollinators and beneficial insects LOVE alyssum and my garden loves those Pollinators and beneficials.
This is a precious dainty flower and the scent in amazing!
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests5/8/26Hey Lethea,
We love that you're planting our Tiny Tim Sweet Alyssum Seeds with abandon! It's so wonderful to hear how the pollinators and beneficial insects are absolutely loving the alyssum! Thanks for sharing your pollinator paradise success with us! Keep on growing 🌻️
- BrindushaRated 5 out of 5 stars4/22/265 Stars
Started sprouting right away!!!
- Sarah.RRated 5 out of 5 stars3/28/265 Stars
Wow....Im so happy and so excited! Took three days before those seedlings started shooting up. Literally a miracle, praise God.
Cant wait to see how they do. First time alyssum seed grower.