Alyssum, Sweet (Tiny Tim)

Botanical Interests Tiny Tim Sweet Alyssum Seeds

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 the edges of containers. Edible flowers have a mild, grassy/mustardy flavor; the clusters make a charming garnish for salads and desserts.

Sowing Information:

• Light: Full sun to part shade
• When to Start Inside: 4 to 6 weeks before your average last frost date.
• When to Sow Outside: 1 to 2 weeks before your average last frost date, and when the soil temperature is 60°–85°F. 
• Days to Emerge: 5–15 days
• Seed Depth: Press into the surface
• Seed Spacing: A pinch of 20–30 seeds every 6 inches
• Thinning: Not required

Growing Notes: 

• Hardiness: Perennial in USDA zones 5 and warmer; often grown as an annual as it gets leggy in its second year.
• Plant Dimensions: 2–4 inches tall, 6–12 inches wide
• Exposure: Full sun to part shade
• Bloom Period: Spring to frost
• Attributes: Attracts pollinators, attracts beneficial insects, deer-resistant, drought-tolerant, good for containers, heat-tolerant