
Dharaseeds
Perennial Sweet Alyssum Seeds
Estimated delivery between April 15 and April 18.
Perennial Sweet Alyssum Seeds - White Lobularia Maritima Seeds for Ground Cover, Pollinator-Friendly Gardens, Drought-Tolerant Landscaping, Easy-to-Grow in USDA Zones
Elevate 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 Sweet Alyssum Seeds offer a delicate yet resilient perennial ground cover, featuring pristine white blooms that bring elegance and fragrance to any landscape. These seeds for planting grow into Lobularia maritima plants, ideal for pollinator-friendly gardens, drought-tolerant landscaping, and effortless beauty. With their easy-to-grow nature, they’re a perfect choice for gardeners seeking sustainable, low-maintenance charm.
This heirloom variety forms low, spreading mounds to inches tall and up to 1inches wide, covered with clusters of tiny, white flowers that emit a sweet, honey-like scent from spring through fall. The fine, gray-green foliage enhances the blooms, creating a lush carpet perfect as a ground cover for pathways, rock gardens, or between pavers. Their nectar-rich flowers attract bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, boosting biodiversity. Use them in containers, as border edging, or to soften hardscapes with their fragrant, enduring appeal.
Sweet Alyssum thrives in full sun to partial shade, requiring to 6 hours of light daily for abundant blooms, though it excels in heat and dry conditions once established. It prefers well-draining soil—sandy or loamy—with a pH of 6.0 to 7.0, adapting to less fertile soils with ease. Its drought-tolerant roots need minimal water after the first season, while good air circulation keeps the foliage healthy, making it a prime choice for sustainable landscaping in diverse climates.
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 for a dense mat in larger areas. For earlier flowering, start indoors 6 to 8 weeks before transplanting, keeping soil moist until seedlings appear. Thin or space transplants to avoid overcrowding, and shear back mid-season to promote a fresh flush of blooms through fall.
Keep soil evenly moist but not soggy during germination and early growth, watering gently to settle seeds. Once established, provide 1 inch of water weekly during prolonged dry spells, aiming at the base to keep leaves dry and prevent mildew. This plant’s drought tolerance allows it to thrive with less, so avoid overwatering—mulch lightly to retain moisture in sunny conditions while ensuring sharp drainage.
Sweet Alyssum grows as a perennial in milder USDA Hardiness Zones, returning each year with proper care, while performing as an annual or self-seeding in cooler climates. It adapts across a wide range of zones, thriving in temperate to warm regions with frost-free summers. In colder areas, fall planting or mulching supports regrowth; in warmer zones, it persists with minimal winter protection, offering flexibility for various growing conditions.
These Dhara Seeds deliver a low-effort, high-reward plant that carpets the ground with fragrance and color. Their pollinator-friendly blooms enhance biodiversity, while their drought-tolerant nature suits water-wise landscaping. Deer-resistant and quick to spread, they’re ideal for erosion control, filling gaps, or adding charm to small spaces. Enjoy their honey-scented beauty as a living mulch or let them cascade over edges for a natural, effortless effect.
Use Sweet Alyssum as a ground cover in rock gardens, along walkways, or between stones for a fragrant, white carpet. Plant in containers or hanging baskets to spill over edges, or edge borders for a tidy, pollinator-attracting frame. Pair with taller plants like lavender or grasses for contrast, or mass-plant in dry, sunny spots to create a sustainable, low-growing meadow—perfect for eco-friendly designs.
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 Sweet Alyssum Seeds bring timeless beauty and ecological value to your outdoor sanctuary. Their fragrant blooms and hardy adaptability make them a standout for pollinator gardens and drought-tolerant landscapes.
Sow outdoors after frost, pressing seeds into soil 6 to 1inches apart in full sun or partial shade. Keep moist until germination (7-1 days), then water sparingly at the base. Shear mid-season to extend blooms 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 earlier blooms. Late summer sowing works in mild climates for fall color, ensuring a long season of fragrance.
Not at all They’re easy-to-grow 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 for any gardener.