Alyssum Seeds – Easter Bonnet Violet

Bring sweet fragrance and soft violet color to your garden with Alyssum Seeds – Easter Bonnet Violet, a non-GMO variety prized for its compact growth and abundant clusters of tiny purple blossoms. This charming alyssum is perfect for borders, edging, containers, rock gardens, and pathways, creating a lush carpet of color throughout the season.

The Easter Bonnet Violet variety is known for its early blooming, uniform habit, and delightful scent. It thrives in full sun to partial shade and attracts bees and beneficial insects, making it a wonderful addition to pollinator-friendly gardens. Easy to grow and low-maintenance, it’s an excellent choice for gardeners of all experience levels.

Features

• Produces fragrant clusters of violet-toned flowers

• Non-GMO, high-quality Easter Bonnet Violet variety

• Compact, uniform habit perfect for edging and containers

• Long blooming season with steady color

• Attracts bees and beneficial insects

• Easy to grow, beginner-friendly, and fast to bloom

Specifications

• Common Name: Sweet Alyssum – Easter Bonnet Violet

• Scientific Name: Lobularia maritima

• Plant Type: Annual (perennial in warm zones)

• Sun Exposure: Full sun to partial shade

• Soil Type: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil (pH 6.0–7.5)

• Germination Time: 7–14 days

• Days to Maturity: 50–60 days

• Plant Height: 4–8 inches

• Spacing: 6–8 inches apart

• Watering Needs: Low to moderate; prefers regular moisture

• Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 5–9 (perennial in Zones 9–10; annual elsewhere)

• Planting Season:

  • Outdoor Sowing: Early spring to early summer

  • Indoor Sowing: 4–6 weeks before last frost

• Blooming Season: Spring through fall (March–October)