Eden Brothers
Alyssum Seeds - Violet Queen
Best low-maintenance choice for gardeners seeking fragrant, pollinator-friendly ground cover.
Experience the charm of Alyssum Violet Queen, a delightful annual flower that brings a cascade of fragrant, violet-purple blooms to your garden. Perfect for borders, containers, or as a ground cover, this variety offers a long blooming season from spring through fall. Reaching about 6 inches in height, it creates a beautiful, low-lying carpet of color that attracts bees and butterflies. Its compact habit and tolerance for poor soil make it an easy-to-grow, rewarding addition to any sunny or partially shaded space.
$5.49
Owner Satisfaction
4.6
/ 5
Category Rank
3177
/ 6090
#3177 in Seeds & Seed Tape
Price vs Category Average
-48%
Below average
Life Cycle
Annual
/ Annual
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking vibrant, high-contrast floral accents
- Homeowners wanting fragrant plants near outdoor seating
- Landscapers needing low-maintenance, fast-spreading groundcover
Who should skip it
- Gardeners in regions with intense, scorching summer heat
- Busy hobbyists looking for low-maintenance, hands-off plants
- Residents in humid climates prone to fungal issues
Performance breakdown
Pollinator Attraction
Highly effective at drawing bees and butterflies to your garden space.
Growth Versatility
Thrives equally well in containers, borders, or as ground cover.
Bloom Longevity
Provides consistent, fragrant color from early spring through late fall.
Hardiness Range
Adaptable across a wide spectrum of USDA zones three through ten.
Maintenance Ease
Tolerates poor soil and drought, requiring minimal intervention for success.
Pest Resistance
Reliably deters common garden visitors like deer and hungry rabbits.
Key Specs
Life Cycle
Annual
Color
Purple
Seed Form
Loose Seeds
Variety Type
Open-Pollinated
USDA Hardiness Zone
Zone 3-10
Container Friendly
Yes
Attracts Pollinators
Yes
Plant Height
6 inches
Features
- Long blooming season for continuous color
- Sweetly fragrant violet flowers
- Attracts beneficial pollinators
- Deer and rabbit resistant
- Tolerates poor soil conditions
- Compact, spreading growth habit
- Ideal for borders and containers
- Drought tolerant
What customers say
Customers consistently praise the exceptional quality of the Alyssum Violet Queen seeds, noting a remarkably high germination rate that ensures successful planting even for novice gardeners. The ease of use is a major highlight; these seeds establish quickly and require minimal fuss. Gardeners are delighted by the resulting dense, fragrant carpets of deep violet flowers, confirming the product delivers on its promise of vibrant color and reliable growth. This makes them a fantastic, low effort choice for borders and containers.
Know before you buy
These seeds are very small and require light to germinate, so they should be sown shallowly at a depth of 1/16 inch. Simply press them into the soil surface and lightly cover them to ensure they stay in place.
Alyssum Violet Queen is hardy in zones 3-10 and is drought-tolerant once established. While they thrive in full to partial sun, they may appreciate a bit of afternoon shade in regions with extreme summer heat.
Yes, their compact, spreading habit makes them an excellent choice for containers, hanging baskets, and window boxes. They will naturally drape over the edges, creating a lush, fragrant carpet of violet blooms.
You can expect the first blooms to appear approximately 60 days after planting. Because they have a long blooming season, they will continue to provide color from spring through fall.
No, this variety is considered deer and rabbit resistant. It is a great option if you are looking for a low-maintenance plant that won't be targeted by common garden pests.
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