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Sweet Alyssum Seeds Dwarf Royal Carpet
Best low-maintenance ground cover for gardeners seeking pollinator-friendly, deer-resistant color.
The Royal Carpet Sweet Alyssum is a dwarf, purple-flowering variety known for its dense, spreading growth habit, perfect for ground cover or container gardens. This AAS Winner offers fragrant blooms from spring through fall, attracting bees, butterflies, and other pollinators. It thrives in full sun to partial shade and is remarkably tolerant of heat, drought, and poor soil. Deer and rabbits tend to avoid this resilient and beautiful annual/perennial, making it a reliable choice for vibrant, low-maintenance color.
$5.99
Owner Satisfaction
4.6
/ 5
Category Rank
3177
/ 6090
#3177 in Seeds & Seed Tape
Price vs Category Average
-44%
Below average
Botanical Name
Lobularia maritima
/ Lobularia maritima
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking tidy borders and lush container fillers
- Pollinator enthusiasts wanting a fragrant, bee-friendly landscape
- Novice gardeners needing quick, reliable sprouting results
Who should skip it
- Gardeners living in regions with extreme summer heat
- Low-maintenance gardeners preferring a hands-off planting experience
- Gardeners in humid climates with limited airflow
Performance breakdown
Pollinator Attraction
Fragrant purple blooms act as a magnet for local beneficial insects.
Environmental Resilience
Handles heat, drought, and poor soil conditions with impressive ease.
Ground Cover Density
Spreading habit creates a lush, uniform carpet for garden beds.
Pest Resistance
Natural deterrent properties keep deer and rabbits away from your flowers.
Bloom Longevity
Reliable color production persists steadily from spring through the autumn months.
Versatility
Compact size makes it equally effective in containers or garden borders.
Key Specs
Botanical Name
Lobularia maritima
Plant Height
4 to 6 inches
Bloom Season
Spring through Fall
Planting Depth
1/16 inch
Plant Spacing
6 to 10 inches
Hardiness Zones
3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
Days to Maturity
60 to 90 days
Yield per area
Packet covers up to 80 Sq. Ft
Features
- Fragrant, dwarf purple flowers
- Attracts bees and butterflies
- Dense, spreading ground cover
- Heat and drought tolerant
- Deer and rabbit resistant
- AAS Winner for performance
- Blooms spring through fall
- Ideal for containers
What customers say
Customers consistently praise the exceptional quality and reliability of these Sweet Alyssum seeds. Reviewers frequently highlight the impressive germination rates, noting that the seeds sprout quickly and produce a dense, fragrant royal carpet effect exactly as advertised. The ease of use is a major selling point; even novice gardeners report successful, vibrant blooms, making this variety a dependable choice for border plantings and ground cover. The overall consensus points to a high value purchase delivering beautiful, low maintenance results.
Know before you buy
This dwarf variety typically reaches a height of 4 to 6 inches, making it an excellent choice for low-growing ground cover or edging.
Yes, their dense, spreading habit makes them ideal for containers, window boxes, and hanging baskets where they can spill over the edges.
Royal Carpet is remarkably heat and drought tolerant, allowing it to thrive in a wide range of conditions across USDA zones 3 through 10.
You can expect fragrant purple blooms from spring through fall, provided the plants receive adequate sunlight and moderate water.
While no plant is completely immune to wildlife, Sweet Alyssum is generally avoided by deer and rabbits, making it a reliable choice for gardens prone to animal browsing.
Sow the seeds at a shallow depth of 1/16 inch. Because the seeds are small, they need light to germinate, so avoid burying them too deeply.
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