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Nothing adds more delight to summer days than the gentle fragrance of sweet alyssum. 'Tiny Tim' is compact and always covered with flowers. A wonderful ground cover, it blooms all growing season with no need to shear back at any time. Alyssum withstands drought and heat, while attracting pollinators. It is an ideal rock garden plant, and gracefully spills over edges of containers. 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
- Lani T.Verified ReviewerRated 5 out of 5 starsJun 14, 2026Easy pollinator-friendly flower to grow in any garden
I started these tiny tim alyssums in mid-Feb and companion planted them with my young kumquat and lemon trees that are in containers. They bloomed so abundantly when spring came and even more so as it got warmer. I would deadhead and trim them back when they became very long and tall just to manage the growth but this encouraged even more bushy flowers like crazy which was the goal. These alyssums have been so easy to grow and they give off a gentle sweet and pleasant honey scent in the air that’s noticeable in the early morning or late afternoons. I’ve noticed more bees, hover flies, butterflies, and hummingbirds come by too. I’m in zone 9-10 btw, and an amateur gardener.
EGEpic GardeningJun 16, 2026Hey Lani,
We love how you started those Tiny Tim Sweet Alyssum Seeds in mid-February and paired them with your kumquat and lemon trees in containers! It sounds like your deadheading and trimming strategy really paid off with all those bushy blooms going crazy throughout the season. That gentle honey scent you're enjoying in the mornings and evenings is one of our favorite things about sweet alyssum, and we're so happy to hear it's attracting all those wonderful pollinators to your garden! Bees, hover flies, butterflies, and hummingbirds - what an amazing variety of visitors you're hosting! Thanks for sharing your sweet alyssum companion planting success with us! Keep on growing 🌻️
- Violet J.Rated 4 out of 5 starsSep 12, 2025The flowers are so tiny!
My tiny tim flower plant is already starting to flower. There are so many little flower buds on it!
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateEGEpic GardeningSep 15, 2025Hey Violet,
We love that your Tiny Tim Sweet Alyssum is already starting to flower - those tiny blooms are absolutely adorable, aren't they? It sounds like your Tiny Tim is living up to its name perfectly with all those little flower buds forming. The abundance of buds you're seeing is such a great sign that your plant is thriving and you'll have a lovely carpet of sweet-scented blooms to enjoy! We're so glad you're getting such great results with these charming little flowers. Keep on growing 🌻️
- Cecily G.Verified ReviewerRated 4 out of 5 starsSep 8, 2025Tiny Tim is an accurate name
Very cute and compact as stated. I planted a bunch of these seeds around the edge of my backyard garden. Before I put a little fence around it, my dogs came barreling through and I assume took out all of the seeds. But, one survived and from that one I think I will plant more next year, making sure the garden is properly protected against the 3 rascals!
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateEGEpic GardeningSep 9, 2025Hey Cecily,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with our Tiny Tim Sweet Alyssum Seeds! We love that you found them as cute and compact as promised! It's amazing that one little survivor made it through the doggy stampede and showed you just how lovely these alyssum can be. Your plan to plant more next year with proper protection sounds perfect - maybe those pups will have to admire the blooms from a safe distance! We're so glad that one tough little plant convinced you to give them another try. Thanks for the great review and here's to a rascal-proof garden next season! Keep on growing 🌻️
- Heather F.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsJan 29, 20255 Stars
I've had such great luck with Botanical Interest seeds! The Alyssum does so well. It just takes off and lasts forever. I love to plant at the edge of beds and the base of larger plants.
- Noor J.Rated 5 out of 5 starsNov 3, 20245 Stars
Gorgeous flowers. You get a waft of honey and slight jasmine when you walk past it. Scent is stronger when you get a giant clump of flowers like this.
Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate
