Description

Bring the beauty and fragrance of Blue Alyssum to your garden with these easy-to-grow seeds. Perfect for creating lush, colorful borders and delightful container displays!

Blue Alyssum (Lobularia maritima) is a charming annual known for its delicate clusters of small, fragrant blue flowers. Perfect for borders, hanging baskets, rock gardens, and as ground cover, Blue Alyssum creates a soft, carpet-like effect that adds a serene touch to any garden. It blooms from spring to fall, thriving in full sun to partial shade and well-draining soil. This easy-to-grow plant is also a favorite among pollinators, attracting bees and butterflies with its sweet scent.

Growing Information:

• Season: Best sown in early spring after the last frost.
• USDA Zones: 3-10 (grown as an annual)
• Height: 4-6 inches
• Bloom Season: Spring through fall
• Bloom Color: Soft blue
• Environment: Prefers full sun to partial shade.
• Soil Type: Well-drained soil; tolerates poor soil conditions.
• Temperature: Thrives in mild temperatures; prefers cooler weather for best flowering.
• Average Germ Time: 7-14 days
• Light Required: Full sun to partial shade
• Depth: Sow seeds on the surface and lightly press into the soil; do not cover.
• Sowing Rate: Scatter seeds evenly; thin to 6-8 inches apart.
• Moisture: Keep soil consistently moist during germination; water regularly but avoid overwatering.
• Plant Spacing: 6-8 inches apart for a dense display

Planting Instructions for Blue Alyssum Seeds

1. Location: Choose a sunny spot with well-drained soil.

2. Sow Seeds: Scatter seeds on the soil surface and press lightly; do not cover.

3. Water: Keep soil moist but not waterlogged. Use a fine mist to avoid washing seeds away.

4. Germination: Expect seeds to sprout in 7-14 days at 65-75°F.

5. Thin Seedlings: Once seedlings are a few inches tall, thin to 6-8 inches apart.

6. Care: Water regularly and deadhead spent flowers to promote continuous blooming.

7. Fertilizing: Optional light feeding with balanced fertilizer can enhance growth.

8. Pests: Watch for aphids; treat if necessary and ensure good air circulation.

Pros and cons

• Attracts pollinators
• Flowering
• Groundcover
• Fragrant