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Oriental Nights Alyssum Seeds
Estimated delivery between April 15 and April 18.
Oriental Nights Alyssum Seeds - Annual, Drought-Tolerant & Pollinator-Friendly Ground Cover Seeds w/Fragrant Honey Blooms for Low-Growing Xeriscaping & Outdoor Planting
Transform your garden with Dhara Seeds, a big, trusted name in the USA seed market with a vast, high-quality selection of non-GMO seeds and heirloom seeds. Our Oriental Nights Alyssum Seeds bring a charming annual ground cover to your outdoor space, featuring fragrant honey blooms that elevate any landscape. These seeds for planting grow into low-growing Lobularia maritima plants, perfect for xeriscaping, edging, or filling gaps with their drought-tolerant and pollinator-friendly qualities. Easy to cultivate, they’re a delightful choice for gardeners seeking beauty and sustainability.
This heirloom variety forms compact, spreading clumps to 6 inches tall and up to 1inches wide, blanketed with clusters of tiny, violet-purple flowers that release a sweet honey scent from spring to fall. The delicate blooms and fine, gray-green foliage create a lush carpet, ideal as a ground cover for bare spots or between stepping stones. Their nectar-rich flowers attract bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, enhancing garden ecosystems. Use them in rock gardens, hanging baskets, or as a fragrant border accent—perfect for low-maintenance, high-impact designs.
Oriental Nights Alyssum thrives in full sun to partial shade, needing to 6 hours of light daily for abundant blooms, though it tolerates heat and dry conditions well. It prefers well-draining soil—sandy or loamy—with a pH of 6.0 to 7.0, adapting to poor soils where other plants might falter. Once established, its drought-tolerant nature shines, requiring minimal water, while good air circulation keeps the foliage healthy in humid climates. This makes it a top pick for xeriscaping in arid or sunny regions.
Sow these Dhara Seeds directly outdoors after the last frost, pressing them lightly into the soil surface—light aids germination in 7 to 1 days at 6°F to 70°F. Space seeds 6 to 1inches apart, or broadcast 1,000 seeds per square feet for a dense carpet. For earlier blooms, start indoors 6 to 8 weeks before transplanting, keeping soil moist until seedlings emerge. Thin or transplant to avoid crowding, and trim spent blooms mid-season to encourage a second flush of flowers through fall.
Keep soil evenly moist but not soggy during germination and early growth, watering gently to settle seeds. Once established, reduce to 1 inch of water weekly during prolonged dry spells, aiming at the base to keep foliage dry and prevent mildew. This plant’s drought tolerance means it can thrive with less, so avoid overwatering—mulch lightly to retain moisture in hotter climates while ensuring drainage remains sharp.
Oriental Nights Alyssum grows as an annual in USDA Hardiness Zones to 9, completing its cycle in one season across a wide range of climates. In frost-free zones (-11), it may self-seed and return if conditions allow. Globally, it suits temperate to warm regions with well-defined summers, excelling where rainfall is moderate or supplemented sparingly, making it a versatile choice for outdoor planting.
These Dhara Seeds offer a low-care, high-reward plant that blankets the ground with color and fragrance. Their pollinator-friendly blooms support local wildlife, while their drought tolerance suits water-wise gardening like xeriscaping. Deer-resistant and quick to spread, they’re perfect for filling spaces, controlling erosion, or softening hardscapes. Enjoy their honey-scented charm as a living mulch or let them spill over edges for a natural, effortless look.
Use Oriental Nights Alyssum as a ground cover in rock gardens, along pathways, or between flagstones for a soft, fragrant carpet. Plant in containers or hanging baskets to cascade over edges, or edge borders with their low-growing form for a tidy, vibrant frame. Pair with taller plants like lavender or salvia for contrast, or mass-plant in dry, sunny spots to create a pollinator haven—ideal for sustainable, low-water landscapes.
With Dhara Seeds, a big, trusted name in the seed world, offering a wide range of high-quality, non-GMO varieties to gardeners everywhere, these Oriental Nights Alyssum Seeds deliver effortless beauty and ecological value. Their fragrant blooms and hardy nature make them a standout for any garden, from xeriscapes to cozy patios.
Sow outdoors after frost, pressing seeds into soil 6 to 1inches apart or 1,000 per square feet. Keep moist until germination (7-1 days), then water sparingly at the base. Trim faded blooms to extend flowering from spring to fall, expecting full coverage in 60-90 days.
Plant outdoors in early spring after the last frost when soil reaches 60°F, or start indoors 6 to 8 weeks prior for a head start. Late summer sowing works in mild climates for fall blooms, ensuring a long season of color.
Not at all They’re beginner-friendly with full sun, well-draining soil, and minimal water once established. Germination takes 7 to 1 days, and their drought-tolerant, self-spreading habit makes them a low-effort, high-reward choice.