• A close-up shot of pink Rosie O'Day alyssum flowers with delicate petals and a vibrant, soft hue.
  • A close-up of a vibrant pink Rosie O'day Alyssum with delicate petals and a soft yellow center.
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Alyssum Seeds - Rosie O'Day

Why plant grass when you could be growing a carpet of rose-colored blooms

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About the Variety

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Key Features

Frost Tolerant
Drought Tolerant
Prefers Lean Soil
Container Friendly
Attracts Bees
Attracts Butterflies
Fragrant
Fast Growing
Easy to Grow
Perfect for Borders
Ground Cover
Perfect for Xeriscaping
Deer Resistant

Plant Details

BOTANICAL NAME

Lobularia maritima

LIFE CYCLE

  • Annual

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

  • Full Sun
  • Partial Shade

BLOOM SEASON

  • Spring through Fall

DAYS TO MATURITY

  • 60 to 90 days

GROWTH HABIT

  • Spreading

PLANT HEIGHT

  • 6 inches

COLOR

  • Pink

This fragrant flower will add a nice pop of color to your space with various shades of pink blooms. A quick and easy-to-grow flower that makes a great border around a rock garden or even flowing over rock walls. Even though it only grows 6 inches tall, the cluster of blooms adds strength to your garden game.

  • Annual trailing groundcover with luscious pink blooms
  • Short growing groundcover, that's deer resistant and drought tolerant
  • Thrives in full sun or partially shaded areas

Planting Information

PLANTING SEASON

  • Fall
  • Spring

SOWING METHOD

  • Direct Sow

PLANTING DEPTH

  • 1/16 inch

WATER NEEDS

  • Average

PLANT SPACING

  • 6 to 10 inches

HARDINESS ZONES

  • N/A - Annual

SEED PREP

  • Requires Light

COVERAGE

Amount Avg Seed Count Recommended Coverage
Packet 1,045 Up to 80 Sq. Ft
1 Ounce 98,800 Up to 625 Sq. Ft
1/4 Pound 395,200 Up to 2,500 Sq. Ft

Planting Guide

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Alyssum Seeds - Rosie O'Day

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Alyssum Seeds - Rosie O'Day FAQs

What is Rosie O'Day Alyssum also known as?

Rosie O'Day Alyssum is also known as Sweet Alison and Alyssum.

Is Rosie O'Day Alyssum resistant to animals or disease?

Rosie O'Day Alyssum is deer resistant, meaning deer generally avoid it due to its taste, texture, or aroma.

What type of seed is Rosie O'Day Alyssum?

Rosie O'Day Alyssum is an open pollinated seed.

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