Alyssum Seeds - Mix
SEASON
Annual
USDA ZONES
4 - 9
HEIGHT
4 - 5 inches
BLOOM SEASON
Late spring to mid summer
BLOOM COLOR
Mix
DEER RESISTANT
Yes
ENVIRONMENT
Full sun to partial shade
SOIL TYPE
Well-drained, pH 6.0 - 6.5
DEER RESISTANT
Yes
About...
(Lobularia Maritima Mix) - Alyssum plants grow well in full sun to partial shade, and they make a wonderful annual ground cover. This Lobularia Maritima seed mix offers blooms in white and shades of purple and violet. It is low-growing, drought tolerant, branching, and has a trailing habit.
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Planting Directions
TEMPERATURE
64 - 70F
AVERAGE GERM TIME
7 - 21 days
LIGHT REQUIRED
Yes
DEPTH
Cover seed lightly with peat moss after sowing
SOWING RATE
Approximately 1000 seeds covers 20 square feet
MOISTURE
Keep soil slightly moist but not wet
PLANT SPACING
6 inches
Alyssum (Lobularia Maritima Mix) - Alyssum drought tolerant plants grow well in full sun to partial shade, and they make a wonderful annual ground cover plant. This Lobularia Maritima seed mix offers blooms in white and shades of purple and violet. It is low-growing, branching, and has a trailing habit. Alyssum is easy to grow from flower seeds, and it is dependable and versatile in its many uses. Because Lobularia Maritima has a tidy, compact growth habit it is ideal for edging the xeriscape flower garden and for containers as well.
Alyssum is an old-fashioned favorite. The dainty, spreading plants are covered with clusters of small, sweetly fragrant flowers. Bees love the lavender and white blossoms. Sow Lobularia flower seed directly outdoors once danger of frost has passed. Trim to keep fresh blossoms, and to start new shoots, shake flower seeds from older plants directly on the soil to encourage re-seeding.
Common Questions
Can I grow alyssum in containers?
Alyssum is perfect for the edges of containers combined with other flowers. Raise the container to a wall or table, or plant in hanging baskets, so you can enjoy the fragrance.
Is alyssum toxic to pets?
Alyssum is non-toxic to dogs and non-toxic to cats.
How can alyssum be used as a companion plant?
Alyssum is a great companion to many plants and will attract aphids from lettuce.
Why didn’t my seeds germinate?
Alyssum needs light to germinate, just press them into the top of the soil and do not burry them. Keep the soil evenly moist but not wet.
Can I start seeds inside?
Alyssum is very easy to start outside and does not need to be started inside, however you can start them inside 6-8 weeks before the last frost.
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