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Alyssum Seeds Rosie O'Day
Best low-maintenance groundcover for gardeners seeking fragrant, pollinator-friendly blooms.
Discover the Rosie O'Day Alyssum, an AAS Winner celebrated for its spreading habit and lovely pink blooms, though color may vary. This annual trailing groundcover reaches about 6 inches, forming a dense carpet of fragrant flowers from spring through fall. It's remarkably resilient, tolerating drought, heat, and poor soil, and is resistant to deer and rabbits. Ideal for borders, rock gardens, or cascading over walls, it attracts vital pollinators like bees and butterflies, adding vibrant color and sweet fragrance to your garden.
$6.49
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#270 in Seeds & Seed Tape
Price vs Category Average
-39%
Below average
Life Cycle
Annual
/ Annual
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking a sophisticated, vibrant pop of rose-pink color
- Landscapers needing fast-growing, dense ground cover for garden edges
- Conservationists aiming to attract bees and butterflies to their yard
Who should skip it
- Organized gardeners who want to prevent unwanted plant spread
- Gardeners living in regions with intense, prolonged summer heat
- Low-maintenance gardeners who prefer not to shear plants mid-season
Performance breakdown
Environmental Resilience
Thrives in poor soil and withstands both heat and drought conditions.
Pollinator Attraction
Fragrant blooms act as a magnet for bees and local butterflies.
Growth Versatility
Perfect for rock gardens, containers, or cascading over stone walls.
Pest Resistance
Reliably deters common garden visitors like deer and hungry rabbits.
Ease of Cultivation
An ideal low-maintenance annual for gardeners of every skill level.
Bloom Longevity
Provides a consistent carpet of color from spring through late fall.
Key Specs
Life Cycle
Annual
Plant Height
6 inches
Bloom Season
Spring through Fall
Growth Habit
Spreading
Seed Type
Open Pollinated Seed
Hardiness Zones
3 through 10
Days to Maturity
75 days
Planting Season
Spring, Fall
Features
- Vibrant pink, purple, or white blooms
- Fragrant flowers attract pollinators
- Drought and heat tolerant
- Deer and rabbit resistant
- Tolerates poor soil conditions
- Ideal for containers and ground cover
- Easy to grow annual
- Spreading growth habit
What customers say
Gardeners are consistently delighted by the exceptional quality and reliable performance of the Alyssum 'Rosie O'Day' seeds. The primary insight is the impressive germination rate, which translates directly into quick, lush ground cover. Customers find these seeds remarkably easy to use, establishing themselves with minimal effort. The resulting vibrant rose pink blooms deliver the promised aesthetic impact, making this a highly recommended choice for dependable, beautiful garden borders.
Know before you buy
While Rosie O'Day is known for its lovely pink tones, the blooms can occasionally vary in color, appearing in shades of pink, purple, or white. This natural variation adds a charming, organic look to your garden beds.
This Alyssum is quite resilient and is specifically noted for being both heat and drought tolerant. It will continue to thrive and bloom from spring through fall even in challenging weather.
Yes, their spreading, trailing habit makes them an excellent choice for containers, window boxes, and hanging baskets. They will naturally cascade over the edges, creating a dense, fragrant carpet of color.
Yes, this variety is considered resistant to both deer and rabbits. While no plant is entirely immune to hungry wildlife, these are generally avoided by common garden pests.
One of the best features of this variety is its ability to tolerate poor soil conditions. You do not need highly enriched soil to see success, making them a low-maintenance option for difficult spots in your landscape.
For the best results, plant them in an area that receives full sun to partial sun. While they are adaptable, consistent sunlight will help maintain their dense growth and prolific flowering throughout the season.
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