Alyssum Seed Collection - Fragrant Groundcover
Heirloom - Non-GMO - Reliable Germination
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Fill your garden with carpets of fragrant purple and white blooms. Easy-to-grow alyssum is perfect for borders, containers, and pollinator-friendly spaces.
Why Grow This Variety
Sweet Alyssum has been cherished for generations as a hardy, fragrant flower that transforms any space into a living carpet of blooms. This mix pairs the deep purple of Royal Carpet with the pure white Carpet of Snow for a striking contrast. Whether you’re brightening garden beds, edging walkways, or filling patio containers, these blossoms bring color, fragrance, and charm all season long. Families love them for their resilience and pollinator-friendly benefits, making them a practical and beautiful choice for any backyard.
- Two heirloom varieties: Royal Carpet (purple) & Carpet of Snow (white)
- Long-lasting fragrant blooms from spring to frost
- Beginner-friendly and quick to flower in just 6–8 weeks
- Compact growth for edging, borders, walkways, and containers
- Attracts bees, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinators
- Hardy annual in USDA zones 3–9; reseeds naturally
- Non-GMO, untreated, and quality-tested heirloom seeds
How to Grow
Sow alyssum seeds directly outdoors in early spring after frost, or start indoors 6–8 weeks before your last frost date. In warmer climates (zones 7–10), they can also be sown in fall for cool-season color. These hardy plants thrive in full sun to partial shade, bloom in just 6–8 weeks, and naturally reseed for continued enjoyment. Growing 4–6 inches tall, alyssum creates a dense, low-maintenance ground cover that can handle light frost and attracts bees and butterflies to your garden.
Alyssum Seed Collection - Fragrant Groundcover
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All of our seeds are open-pollinated, non-GMO, heirloom varieties with tested germination rates
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Fragrant Alyssum Collection - Royal Carpet & Carpet of Snow
Easy Tips for Growing Alyssum
Why Choose Survival Garden Seeds
At Survival Garden Seeds, we believe in preparing today for tomorrow’s peace of mind. That’s why we offer only heirloom, non-GMO, and untreated seeds you can trust to nourish your family and support a sustainable lifestyle. As a family-owned American company, we’re committed to providing seeds that grow strong and true—helping you cultivate health, resilience, and beauty in your garden.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are heirloom seeds?
What are heirloom seeds?
Heirloom seeds are the types of seeds your grandparents grew. These varieties have been passed down from generation to generation. They’re old reliable open-pollinated varieties that aren’t typically grown commercially. Instead, they have a rich history that predates modern breeding techniques.
You can learn more about open-pollinated, heirloom, and non-GMO seeds in our Survival Garden Training blog.
Where are Survival Garden Seeds sourced?
Where are Survival Garden Seeds sourced?
The majority of our seeds are sourced in the United States, with a few exceptions when the seed is difficult to source domestically. Whenever we do have to source outside of the US, we ensure our seeds are safe to grow, non-GMO varieties that meet our standards for germination and reliability.
Are your seeds treated?
Are your seeds treated?
No, we do not pre-treat our farmer seeds. All of our garden seeds for sale are untreated, open-pollinated, non-GMO, and heirloom varieties. They are kept in temperature-controlled cooler storage until they are packed and shipped to keep them pest and disease-free.
In what zones can I grow your seeds?
In what zones can I grow your seeds?
The seeds in our collections are specifically chosen from varieties that can be successfully grown from Zone 3 to Zone 10 USDA Hardiness Zones. However, individual varieties have specific needs to thrive in different environments. Each seed pack has optimal temperatures for germination and instructions on seed starting. Consult local frost dates to plan your garden and get the most out of your seeds.
What is the shelf life of these gardening seeds?
What is the shelf life of these gardening seeds?
Our seeds will generally last for 3-10 years if they are appropriately stored in a cool, dry place. However, we encourage you to grow your survival seeds within a year or two of purchase. This yields the best germination rates possible and also gives you more experience growing survival food now. At the end of the growing season, follow the instructions on the back of each packet for saving seeds for future gardens. These new seeds for survival will be more adapted to thrive in the growing conditions where you are.
