Alyssum Seeds – Lobularia maritima

Create a soft, fragrant carpet of blooms with Alyssum Seeds – Lobularia maritima, a non-GMO variety known for its dense clusters of tiny flowers and sweet honey-like scent. This charming, low-growing plant is perfect for borders, edging, rock gardens, pathways, and container plantings, offering long-lasting color and gentle fragrance throughout the growing season.

Lobularia maritima thrives in full sun to partial shade and adapts well to a variety of soils, making it an easy and reliable choice for gardeners of all experience levels. Its compact growth habit and profuse flowering also make it ideal for pollinator-friendly gardens.

Features

• Produces fragrant clusters of tiny blooms

• Non-GMO, high-quality Lobularia maritima seeds

• Excellent for borders, edging, containers, and rock gardens

• Long blooming season with continuous color

• Attracts bees and beneficial insects

• Low-growing, compact, and easy to maintain

Specifications

• Common Name: Sweet Alyssum / Lobularia

• 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)