• Close-up of a vibrant purple Alyssum 'Royal Carpet' flower cluster with tiny blossoms.
  • A close-up shot of small, vibrant royal carpet alyssum flowers, showing their delicate petals.
  • Close-up of small white and pink royal carpet alyssum flowers showing off their petals.
  • Sweet Alyssum royal carpet seeds are shown in a packet with a beautiful cluster of pink flowers.
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Sweet Alyssum Seeds (Dwarf) - Royal Carpet

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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

  • 4 to 6 inches

PLANT TYPE

  • Dwarf

COLOR

  • Purple

Grow Heirloom Alyssum - Plant Royal Carpet Sweet Alyssum Seeds

The "Royal Carpet" variety of Alyssum is the taller and more colorful strain of its close cousin - Alyssum "Carpet of Snow". A very versatile flower, "Royal Carpet" can be planted just about any time throughout the season both indoors and out. Make sure Alyssum "Royal Carpet" seeds are properly watered to stimulate healthy germination.

  • Perennial ground cover; Dense Growth
  • Dwarf, Purple Flower
  • Full Sun to Partial Shade

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 895 Up to 80 Sq. Ft
1 Ounce 84,500 Up to 625 Sq. Ft
1/4 Pound 338,000 Up to 2,500 Sq. Ft
1 Pound 1,352,000 Up to 10,000 Sq. Ft

Planting Guide

View our Alyssum Planting Guide to learn more.

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Sweet Alyssum Seeds (Dwarf) - Royal Carpet

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Sweet Alyssum Seeds (Dwarf) - Royal Carpet FAQs

What is Royal Carpet Sweet Alyssum also known as?

Royal Carpet Sweet Alyssum is also known as Sweet Alison and Alyssum.

Is Royal Carpet Sweet Alyssum resistant to animals or disease?

Royal Carpet Sweet Alyssum is deer resistant, meaning deer generally avoid it due to its taste, texture, or aroma.

What type of seed is Royal Carpet Sweet Alyssum?

Royal Carpet Sweet Alyssum is classified as heirloom seed and open pollinated seed.

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