Sweet Alyssum Seeds - Flower Plant

Sweet alyssum is a low-growing, cool-season flowering plant with a compact, spreading to mounding growth habit. It adapts well to mild and temperate climates and performs best in full sun to partial shade. This plant establishes quickly from seed and is suitable for garden beds, borders, edging, and container planting. It prefers well-drained soil and consistent moisture for steady and uniform growth during cooler growing periods.

Features

• Low-growing plant with spreading to mounding growth habit
• Suitable for borders, edging, containers, and ground cover
• Performs well in full sun to partial shade
• Adaptable to a range of well-drained soil types
• Quick establishment and steady seasonal growth

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Lobularia maritima
• Common Name (US): Sweet Alyssum
• Seed Type / Variety: Standard Variety
• Growth Habit: Low-growing, spreading plant
• USDA Zones: 5-9 (grown as annual in warmer zones)
• Planting Season: Early spring and fall
• Growing Season: Cool season
• Sowing Season: February to April and September to November
• Germination Time and Conditions: 7-14 days at 15-20°C
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil
• Watering Needs: Moderate; maintain even soil moisture
• Mature Plant Size: 10-20 cm height, 20-30 cm spread
• Plant Spacing: 15-20 cm between plants