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A sweetly scented alyssum covered with tiny, rose-pink flowers in mini-rosettes. Perfect for continuous color in rock gardens, rock walls, along a garden path, or spilling from your favorite containers. Edible flowers have a mild, grassy/mustardy flavor; the clusters make a charming garnish to salads and desserts. A 1961 All-America Selections award winner.
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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: 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
- Victoria F.Verified BuyerRated 3 out of 5 starsAug 11, 20243 Stars
Germination was good but all of the flowers ended up white! I was hoping for the vibrant pink colors.
Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate - ShaynaRated 3 out of 5 starsJun 27, 20243 Stars
I purchased the Rosie o day variety because I really dislike white flowers. Unfortunately this is the second seed pack from this company where the color that grew wasn’t the one I purchased.
Which best describes you as a gardener? Beginner - Shannon M.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsApr 28, 2026these are taking off
These germinated fast and grew big enough to transplant very quickly. The seedlings are struggling a bit in the ground, but the weather has been cold and wet lately. I think they'll recover well enough once it gets reliably warm outside.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateEGEpic GardeningMay 7, 2026Hey Shannon,
Your garden sounds like it's off to good start for the most part. We love that your Rosie O'Day Sweet Alyssum Seeds germinated so fast and grew quickly enough for transplanting! We hope you get past this cold wet spell soon. Thanks for sharing your growing progress with us! Keep on growing 🌻️
- Linda H.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsJan 23, 20255 Stars
Haven’t planted yet
- lisa f.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsJun 29, 20245 Stars
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Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate
