Alyssum Sweet Tiny Tim
Lobularia maritima
Annual. Tiny Tim is a far superior variety than Carpet of Snow; it’s compact, and always covered with flowers. No need to shear back during the growing season. 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! Deer resistant.
Blooms late spring to frost
Spread: 2" - 4" tall; 6" - 12" wide
Days to Emerge: 5 - 15
Seed Depth: Press into surface
Seed Spacing: A pinch of seeds every 6"
Thinning: Not necessary
When to sow outside: 1 to 2 weeks before average last frost. Fall planting for winter bloom recommended in mild/ coastal climates.
When to start inside: 4 to 6 weeks before average last frost.
Special germination instructions: Requires light to germinate. Press lightly into soil surface and keep moist.
Artist: Carolyn Crawford