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Nothing adds more delight to summer days than the gentle fragrance of sweet alyssum. A wonderful annual ground cover, alyssum blooms all growing season, withstands drought and heat, and is an ideal rock garden plant. Alyssum graces containers and planters by hanging over their edges, and to top it off, it is very easy to grow! Edible flowers have a mild, grassy/mustardy flavor; the clusters make a charming garnish to salads and desserts.
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Variety Info
Family: Brassicaceae
Native: Mediterranean region
Hardiness: Perennial in USDA zones 5 and warmer; often grown as an annual as it gets leggy in its second year.
Exposure: Full sun
Bloom Period: Spring to frost
Plant Dimensions: 2"–4" tall, 6"–12" wide
Attributes: Attracts Pollinators, Attracts Beneficial Insects, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Good for Containers, Heat Tolerant
Sowing Info
When to Sow Outside: 1 to 2 weeks before your average last frost date, and when soil temperature is 60°–85°F. Mild Climates: Fall sowing for winter bloom is recommended.
When to Start Inside: 4 to 6 weeks before your average last frost date.
Sprouts in: 5–15 days
Plant Seeds (Depth): Press into surface
Space Seeds: A pinch of 20–30 seeds every 6"
Thinning: Not required
- JenniferVerified BuyerRated 3 out of 5 starsApr 30, 2026Well…
It certainly germinated great but I’m getting white flowers … really hoping for that dark purple . Maybe a fluke .
EGEpic GardeningMay 8, 2026Hey Jennifer,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts in a review. I've reached out to you via email to offer assistance. We encourage you to monitor your plants to see if the purple coloration comes in; with most alyssum, the first few flowers are often white and then the plant starts producing more of that rich purple hue as it matures. There are only a few flowers on your plant, so it's still very young; it might just need some time to build up the anthocyanins that it needs to turn the flowers purple. Please let us know how it goes. Thank you once again for your input. Keep on growing 🌻️
- Sara R.IL, United StatesVerified BuyerRated 1 out of 5 starsApr 19, 2026White not purple
Germination was great but, maybe I missed something in the description or I relied on the picture on the package. Flowers are white. I was expecting purple.
Which best describes you as a gardener? ExpertWho do you grow for? YourselfHow do you prefer to grow? In GroundEGEpic GardeningMay 3, 2026Hey Sara,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts in a review. I've reached out to you via email to offer assistance. Your feedback is invaluable to us, and we are committed to ensuring your experience is positive. Thank you once again for your input. Keep on growing 🌻️
- KatherineVerified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsApr 14, 2026Beautiful!
Good germination with beautiful, dainty, pastel hues. Already doing their job as a trap crop!
EGEpic GardeningApr 14, 2026Hey Katherine,
We're so thrilled to hear your Oriental Nights Sweet Alyssum Seeds had great germination and are showing off those beautiful, delicate pastel colors! It's amazing that they're already working as a trap crop for you - they're not just gorgeous but functional too! These lovely little blooms are going to keep doing double duty in your garden, looking stunning while helping protect your other plants. Keep on growing 🌻️
- Anastasia C.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsFeb 18, 2026Black Alyssum
So far so good
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateEGEpic GardeningFeb 20, 2026Hey Anastasia,
We're so excited to hear your Oriental Nights Sweet Alyssum is off to a great start! That deep, almost black color is absolutely stunning and such a unique twist on the classic sweet alyssum. We can't wait to see how they continue to develop and fill in with those gorgeous blooms. Thank you for choosing us and for sharing this early success with us. Keep on growing 🌻️
- JenniferVerified ReviewerRated 5 out of 5 starsDec 6, 2025Beautiful
Early blooms & so pretty!
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateEGEpic GardeningDec 7, 2025Hey Jennifer,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with our Oriental Nights Sweet Alyssum Seeds! We're absolutely thrilled to hear you're already getting early blooms - that's such exciting news! Sweet alyssum really is such a beautiful flower, and the Oriental Nights variety has those lovely deep purple tones that are just stunning. We love that you're enjoying the pretty blooms already! Thanks for sharing your growing success with us and we hope you continue to enjoy those gorgeous flowers throughout the season. Keep on growing 🌻️
