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Mon-Fri 8-4 MST
Features
Family
Brassicaceae
Native
Mediterranean region
Life Cycle
Annual
Plant Height
Ground Cover
Flower Color
Mixed
Bloom Season
Spring to frost
Further Information
Plant Characteristics
- Attracts Beneficial Insects
- Attracts Pollinators
- Good for Containers
Growing Conditions
- Drought Tolerant
- Heat Tolerant
Plant Resistance
Deer Resistant
About Allure Pastel Blend Sweet Alyssum Seeds
Lobularia maritima
Sweetly fragrant, colorful plants are star garden performers! Alluring, pastel shades of tiny flowers are massed on low, compact mounds. Fanciful along the front of your flowerbed, on the edge of a border, here and there in a rock garden, or in containers. The mild-clove-flavored petals make a colorful garnish to salads, desserts, and cold drinks. (The flower's central disk, while edible, can be bitter.)
Planting Alyssum
Plant Spacing
A pinch of 20–30 seeds every 6"
Hardiness Zones
10, 11, 12, 13, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Light Required
Full sun to part shade
Plant Height
Ground Cover
Planting Depth
Press into surface
Planting Details
| Seed Depth | Press into surface |
|---|---|
| Seed Spacing | A pinch of 20–30 seeds every 6" |
| Thinning | Not required |
| Germination | 5–15 days |
| Start Indoors | 4 to 6 weeks before your average last frost date. |
| Direct Sow | 1 to 2 weeks before your average last frost date, and when soil temperature is 60°–85°F. Mild Climates: Fall sowing for winter bloom is recommended. |
Find Your Frost Date & Grow Zone
Average First Frost Date
October 19
Average Last Frost Date
May 19
Your Hardiness Zone is
5b
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44 reviews
- Kerry L.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars5/12/26Happy!
Year 3, 6B container gardening amateur here! Last year’s Oriental Nights almost overwintered! This time I got the mix & have tossed them around to be a living mulch for their roommates! I can’t wait to see what colors pop up where!
Which best describes you as a gardener? BeginnerBIBotanical Interests5/12/26Hey Kerry,
Using our Allure Pastel Blend Sweet Alyssum Seeds as a living mulch is such a brilliant idea, and we're just as excited as you are to see what beautiful colors surprise you throughout your containers! Your roommate plants are going to love their colorful companions. Thanks for sharing your creative sweet alyssum growing adventure with us! Keep on growing 🌻️
- Phoenix O.Rated 5 out of 5 stars5/8/26Great seeds!
I'm not sure how many seeds I planted, but many sprouts came up. I've actually struggled starting alyssum seeds and I finally found the trick. I'm not sure if I should thin some since there are so many. I am looking forward to see all the different colors! Also, my points have not been added to my account, not sure why.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests5/8/26Hey Phoenix,
We're so happy to hear you finally found the trick to starting alyssum seeds and that you're getting such amazing germination with our Allure Pastel Blend! What a great problem to have with so many sprouts coming up! As for your points, they take 25 days to apply to your account. It looks like yours will be applied in 10 days. Thanks for sharing your sweet alyssum success with us! Keep on growing 🌻️
- VeneseRated 5 out of 5 stars2/6/265 Stars
I love BI seeds and products.
- Helen W.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars1/21/26Sweet Alyssum
2nd year for this variety, I like the height and gorgeous colors.
Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate - Betsy P.CA, United StatesVerified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars10/30/25Beautiful!
These are easy to grow, beautiful, and they attract the tiny wasps that lay their eggs in the eggs of bad bugs! I love these white and purple blossoms amongst my broccoli plants. So pretty.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateWho do you grow for? FamiliesHow do you prefer to grow? Raised Bed