Days To Germination: 8-15
Planting Depth:  1/8 inch
Spacing, Seed:  1 inch
Spacing, Plant:  6-8 inches
Plant Height: 4-6 inches
Light:  Full Sun

SOWING:  Sow seeds directly in a sunny location after all danger of frost has passed.  Lightly rake seed into soil and moisten.  For earlier flowers, start seeds indoors 3-6 weeks before last frost.  A simpler way to plant seed outdoors is to imply broadcast seed. Do not cover with any soil or medium. Keep soil moderately moist during germination.

SPACING & TRANSPLANTING: Young seedling plants should be spaced 6 to 8 inches apart.

SUGGESTIONS:  Watering seed with warm water until first sprouts appear is best but not absolutely necessary.  Lightly shear back dead flowers after bloom to prolong flowering season and to prevent legginess.  Although an annual, Alyssum will often reseed itself.  Grows best in full sun but also grows well in light shade.  Easy to grow from seed.

ALYSSUM
Royal Carpet
Lobularia maritima


ANNUAL. Outstanding quick flowering, low border annual. An All-America Selection because of its low height and spreading growth. Mounds of sweetly-scented, rich violet-purple flowers cover dense, low, spreading, compact plants. Delightfully fragrant flowers bloom all summer long. Versatile edging for flower beds, for shrub borders, and for filling in rock gardens. Looks great in containers and baskets. Also makes good ground cover. Height 4" and spreads 10". Easy to grow from seed. This annual grows well in Zones 4-10. Sow twice a year for almost continuous bloom.

Please note: The deep purple color of this variety contrasts pleasingly with Alyssum, Carpet Of Snow.