Carpet of Snow Alyssum Seeds
Best low-maintenance choice for gardeners wanting fragrant, butterfly-attracting walkway borders.
This fragrant garden favorite produces masses of crisp white blooms, creating a sea of color perfect for edging walkways or filling window boxes. The Carpet of Snow Alyssum is a popular choice for its ability to attract butterflies and its continuous bloom throughout the season. Easy to grow from seed, it thrives in full sun and adds a charming, delicate touch to any garden landscape.
$4.95
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#1410 in Seeds
Price vs Category Average
-74%
Below average
Mature Height
44
/ - IN
Who it's for
- Novice gardeners seeking a stress-free planting experience
- Landscapers needing quick, elegant coverage for garden borders
- Eco-conscious growers looking to support local pollinator populations
Who should skip it
- Gardeners wanting strictly contained and low-maintenance plant beds
- Residents in climates with intense, humid summer heat
- People preferring permanent perennials over seasonal replanting tasks
Performance breakdown
Germination Reliability
Seeds sprout consistently with minimal effort for novice gardeners.
Bloom Density
Creates a dense, carpet-like coverage that effectively hides soil.
Pollinator Attraction
Fragrant white flowers act as a magnet for local butterflies.
Landscape Versatility
Perfectly suited for tight edging or cascading from window boxes.
Maintenance Ease
Low-profile growth habit requires almost no pruning or structural support.
Seasonal Longevity
Maintains continuous flowering throughout the heat of the summer season.
Key Specs
Mature Height
4 - 4 IN
Mature Spread
5 - 8 IN
Sow Method
Direct
Growth Habit
Prostrate
Light Requirement
Full Sun
Features
- Produces masses of fragrant white blooms
- Ideal for edging walkways and window boxes
- Attracts butterflies
- Easy to grow from seed
- Thrives in full sun
What customers say
Customers consistently praise Burpee's Carpet of Snow Alyssum Seeds for their exceptional ease of growth and reliable performance. Gardeners frequently highlight the quick germination and minimal effort required to achieve a beautiful, fragrant white carpet of blooms. The seeds reliably produce a dense, low growing ground cover, making them a favorite for borders, rock gardens, and containers. This consistent success contributes to a highly satisfying gardening experience for many.
Know before you buy
While these seeds are designed for direct sowing, you can start them indoors 4 to 6 weeks before your last frost date if you prefer. However, direct sowing is generally recommended as they establish quickly and easily once the soil warms up.
Given their mature spread of 5 to 8 inches, you should space your seeds or seedlings about 6 inches apart. This allows enough room for the plants to form a dense, continuous carpet without overcrowding.
Alyssum thrives in full sun, but it can struggle in extreme, prolonged heat. If you live in a hot region, provide them with some afternoon shade and consistent moisture to help them maintain their blooms throughout the season.
While no plant is completely deer-proof, Alyssum is generally not a preferred snack for deer. Its fragrant, low-growing habit makes it a relatively safe choice for gardens in areas with moderate deer activity.
Carpet of Snow Alyssum is a prolific bloomer that typically doesn't require formal deadheading. If the plants start to look a bit tired or leggy mid-season, a light trim can encourage a fresh flush of new growth and flowers.
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