Alyssum Seeds

Alyssum is a popular annual or perennial plant with masses of tiny flowers that attract beneficial insects. Easy to grow from seed.

Sowing Alyssum Seeds

Sow alyssum seeds outdoors in late spring. Or start indoors 6 weeks before the last frost date. Barely cover the seeds with soil. Full sun. 

Alyssum maritima 'Carpet of Snow' (Sweet Alyssum)

2,000 seeds $3.00          

Alyssum maritima 'Royal Carpet' (Sweet Alyssum)

1,000 seeds $3.00           

Alyssum 'Royal Carpet'  is a summer-blooming annual with spreading mounds of rich purple flowers. It's perfect for containers and edging. 

Royal Carpet alyssum has a light, sweet fragrance. The masses of small flowers attract  butterflies  and  beneficial insects , making it a good companion plant in the vegetable garden. It's an All-America Selections winner. 

height 5"  width 10"

Alyssum montanum 'Mountain Gold' (Creeping Basket of Gold)

150 seeds $3.50              

Alyssum montanum 'Mountain Gold'  is a spring-blooming perennial with bright yellow flowers. The compact, spreading plants have silvery, evergreen foliage. It's a wonderful plant for the  rock garden . 

Alyssum 'Mountain Gold' tolerates  drought  and poor soil. Cut it back after blooming to keep the foliage attractive.  Deer resistant . Hardy in zones 3-9. 

height 5"  spacing 8"

Alyssum saxatile 'Basket of Gold' (Gold Dust)

300 seeds $3.00