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Royal Carpet Alyssum Seeds For Planting (Lobularia maritima)

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ALL ABOUT ROYAL CARPET ALYSSUM

SEED COUNT

5,000 SEEDS

OPEN POLLINATEDED

YES

ORGANIC

NO

UNTREATED

YES

NON-GMO

YES

POLLINATORS

YES
Royal Carpet Alyssum, known botanically as Lobularia maritima, is a charming tender perennial revered for its profusion of small, fragrant flowers. The blooms of this variety often present in shades of deep purple, offering a rich carpet-like appearance that can transform garden spaces into vibrant, colorful landscapes. Commonly used as a ground cover, Royal Carpet Alyssum is also ideal for edging, rock gardens, or cascading over walls, providing both visual texture and a delicate sweet fragrance that enhances any outdoor setting.


This plant is not only aesthetically pleasing but also highly functional in attracting pollinators. Its nectar-rich flowers are a magnet for bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects, making it an excellent choice for eco-friendly gardens aimed at supporting biodiversity. Despite its delicate appearance, Royal Carpet Alyssum is surprisingly easy to grow, thriving in full sun to part shade and preferring well-drained soil. Its resilience and low maintenance needs make it a favorite among both novice and seasoned gardeners looking to add both beauty and ecological value to their gardens.

ADDITIONAL SOWING INFORMATION

GROWERS TIP

Alyssum is extremely easy to grow from seed and can be started indoors, or directly outdoors. If starting indoors, sow 3 to 5 seeds per starter pot, 6 to 8 weeks prior to the last frost. Transplant or direct sow in the spring when temperatures are at least 65°F and all danger of frost has passed. Once the plants are well established they are quite drought resistant and deer resistant as well.

SEED PREP

No seed prep needed

SOWING DEPTH

Surface sow

LIGHT PREFERENCE

Full sunlight

SOIL CONDITIONS

Adaptable but prefers rich soil.

MOISTURE NEEDS

Water daily

GERMINATION

7 to 10 days

PLANT HEIGHT

2" to 4”

PLANT WIDTH

12"

PLANT SPACING

6” to 12” apart

FLOWER COLOR

Violet

FLOWER SIZE

1/4” blooms in clusters

SEASON

Tender perennial

SCIENTIFIC NAME

Lobularia maritima

DIFFICULTY LEVEL

Very easy to germinate and grow.

CUT FLOWER

No

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ALL ABOUT ROYAL CARPET ALYSSUM

SEED COUNT

5,000 SEEDS

OPEN POLLINATEDED

YES

ORGANIC

NO

HEIRLOOM

YES

UNTREATED

YES

LURES POLLINATORS

YES
Royal Carpet Alyssum, known botanically as Lobularia maritima, is a charming tender perennial revered for its profusion of small, fragrant flowers. The blooms of this variety often present in shades of deep purple, offering a rich carpet-like appearance that can transform garden spaces into vibrant, colorful landscapes. Commonly used as a ground cover, Royal Carpet Alyssum is also ideal for edging, rock gardens, or cascading over walls, providing both visual texture and a delicate sweet fragrance that enhances any outdoor setting.


This plant is not only aesthetically pleasing but also highly functional in attracting pollinators. Its nectar-rich flowers are a magnet for bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects, making it an excellent choice for eco-friendly gardens aimed at supporting biodiversity. Despite its delicate appearance, Royal Carpet Alyssum is surprisingly easy to grow, thriving in full sun to part shade and preferring well-drained soil. Its resilience and low maintenance needs make it a favorite among both novice and seasoned gardeners looking to add both beauty and ecological value to their gardens.

ADDITIONAL SOWING INFORMATION

GROWERS TIP

Alyssum is extremely easy to grow from seed and can be started indoors, or directly outdoors. If starting indoors, sow 3 to 5 seeds per starter pot, 6 to 8 weeks prior to the last frost. Transplant or direct sow in the spring when temperatures are at least 65°F and all danger of frost has passed. Once the plants are well established they are quite drought resistant and deer resistant as well.

SEED PREP

No seed prep needed

SOWING DEPTH

Surface sow

LIGHT PREFERENCE

Full sunlight

SOIL CONDITIONS

Adaptable but prefers rich soil.

MOISTURE NEEDS

Water daily

GERMINATION

7 to 10 days

PLANT HEIGHT

2" to 4”

PLANT WIDTH

12"

PLANT SPACING

6” to 12” apart

FLOWER COLOR

Violet

FLOWER SIZE

1/4” blooms in clusters

SEASON

Tender perennial

SCIENTIFIC NAME

Lobularia maritima

DIFFICULTY LEVEL

Very easy to germinate and grow.

CUT FLOWER

No

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