Product Review
Alyssum (Montanum Mountain Gold) - A popular rock garden perennial or ground cover for the spring garden, often seen growing with Rock Cress which is also a popular ground cover. Alyssum forms a low, trailing mound of silvery-grey leaves, bearing masses of bright-yellow flowers in mid to late spring. Clip plants lightly after blooming to maintain a bushy habit. Requires good drainage. Clumps are not easily divided, but this may be attempted in early fall. Drought tolerant once established through flower seed. Evergreen perennial for every flower garden. Alyssum Mountain Gold thrives best in dry, rocky soil and has a preference to full sun, although it will tolerate light shade. Add vibrancy to the facade of stone walls by planting it in empty crevices or plant towards the front of dry borders.
- FRAGRANT BLOOMS & POLLINATOR-FRIENDLY: Our Mountain Gold Alyssum seeds for planting flowers bloom into clusters of delicate, low, trailing mound of silvery-gray leaves with bright-yellow flowers that fill your garden with a sweet, inviting aroma. Our fragrant flowers also attract essential pollinators like bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, enhancing your garden’s beauty and habitat.
- DROUGHT-TOLERANT & LOW-MAINTENANCE: Our hardy annual flower seeds thrive in dry, arid conditions, making them ideal for pots, xeriscape gardening or areas with limited rainfall. Thriving in full sun to partial shade by using a well-drained soil (pH 6.0-6.5) with 6 inch spacing under 60-70F degrees, they require minimal care, making them the a great plant seeds for outdoor gardening.
- VERSATILE & COMPACT GROWTH: Growing to a height of 4–12 inches, alyssum’s low-growing, spreading habit makes it perfect for use as ground covers, in hanging baskets, or as an accent plant. Suitable for USDA zones 3-9, these adaptable perennials are ideal for summer and fall gardens or across a wide range of climates.
- EXTENDED BLOOM SEASON & EROSION CONTROL: Enjoy vibrant waves of color from spring to fall, with light trimming encouraging additional flowering. Beyond its beauty, these ground cover plants' dense root system stabilizes soil, making it an excellent choice for landscaping in slopes, embankments, and erosion-prone areas.
- EASY PLANTING & DEER PROOF: Our alyssum flower seed packets are beginner-friendly as they only require a sow rate of approximately 5000 seeds per 100 square feet or 4-6 seeds per plant and a germination time of 7-21 days without the need for covering. Naturally deer deterrent, they ensure your garden remains vibrant and untouched even in wildlife prone areas.
