The information on this page only applies to seedlings sold by LEAF Nursery during our Spring Seedling Sale 2021.
Lobularia maritima or Rosie O'Day Sweet Alyssum is a sweetly scented alyssum with tiny rose-pink flowers that will provide continual colour. Great in both rock gardens, as a boarder and in containers to cascade over the side. Flowers are edible with a slight mustardy flavour. Grows 4" tall and up to 6-12" wide.[1]
Seed Type
| Organic | Heirloom | Non-GMO | Hybrid | Open-pollinated | Untreated |
Additional Information
| Container Friendly | Trellis Needed | Easy to Grow | Pollinator Friendly |
When to Plant Your Seedling
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
Growing Conditions
| Light | Temperature | Soil | Water |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full Sun to part shade | 55-100 F | Loose | Drought tolerant |
Planting Tips
| Plant Spacing | Row Spacing | Days to Maturity |
|---|---|---|
| 6-10" |
60-90 days from seed Blooms spring to frost |
- Additional instructions: If your Sweet Alyssum starts looking bloomed out and shaggy it can be given quite a harsh haircut with scissors and will then again re-bloom.
- Harvesting instructions: None
- Seed Source: Botanical Interests [1]
Common Diseases and Pests
Useful Resources
- https://www.botanicalinterests.com/product/Rosie-O-Day-Sweet-Alyssum-Seeds(Seed Source)
- https://www.edenbrothers.com/store/alyssum-seeds-rosie-oday.html?gclid=Cj0KCQiArvX_BRCyARIsAKsnTxOooO5kuTJKKeLr8avokphSRsKaV2RcJ-0pymjqv3FNnDVNLwUWCDAaAghzEALw_wcB
- https://sfbaygardening.com/resources/bay-area-planting-calendar/
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