Home AAS Winners Alyssum Royal Carpet . Alyssum plants are small, about a few inches but they spread as much as a foot in diameter. Package contains 0.5 grams, approximately 1,600 Alyssum Royal Carpet Annual Seeds. Sweet Alyssum is a flower that is native to southern Europe and is also commonly referred to as Sweet Alice. I have a community garden plot and the Carpet of Snow and the Royal Carpet (placing my reorder now) border two of the four sides. Color: Purple, fading to pale lavender and white on top AAS WINNER DETAILS. Exposure: Full sun to partial shade. This is a great choice for adding color to shrub borders & edges given the fact that it complements other flowers in your garden. Plant in full or part sun. Has a sweet honey-like fragrance. Alyssum colors include yellow and white, while a few species display pink, lavender, violet and purple shades. Alyssum Royal Carpet. Planting Instructions Germina The low-growing foliage covers the ground with tiny cross-shaped, four-petal flowers for much of the growing season. Description; Description. Recommended zones 3-14. Flowers are a violet-purple that bloom quickly. The tiny flower is so fragrant and fills the air with its mildly sweet scent early morning and evening. Alyssum flowers are tiny and tightly grouped. This low growing flower has originated in the Mediterranean region, growing in sandy and loamy soils. Height 4 inches. Bloom Time: Spring to fall. The genus name Lobelia honors the renowned Flemish botanist Mathias de Lobel. Many say that the flowers make a carpet-like effect when used as ground cover hence the name ‘royal carpet’. Sweet Alyssum is a delicate carpet of tiny flowers with a subtle, sweet scent. This variety of alyssum only grows to be about two to four inches tall and primarily grows outwards making it a common use for ground cover. Alyssum plants make a great addition to pots, containers, and baskets. Height/Spread: Mounding habit, with plants reaching 4-6 inches tall and 10-12 inches wide. The ‘Royal Carpet’ variant of Sweet Alyssum has a short stature of 3 to 6 inches, at maturity, and has lavender-colored flowers. ALYSSUM - ROYAL CARPET. This attractive member of the mustard family originally came from the rocky coasts of the Mediterranean region. This flower works well for either borders or pot fillers and will thrive in most yards. Alyssum Royal Carpet seeds are easy to grow. Alyssum is a must have in my garden. It is popularly named as “carpet” because it is best when it is used as groundcover and grown about 2-4 inches only. The common name Alyssum comes from a Greek word meaning "rabies," referring to the ancient belief that this plant had the ability to treat this disease. A hardy annual, it will grow well in any normal soil but prefers a sunny position. AAS Winner! Royal carpet alyssum is a sprawling variety that blooms deep purple flowers. When seedlings are large enough to handle, transplant and grow them on in cooler conditions until large enough to plant outdoors. Royal Carpet. Royal Carpet variety of Alyssum Procumbens blooms in beautiful purple & lilac colors. (Lobularia Maritima). A popular and stunning, dark violet and fragrant variety, which will bloom profusely all season. Royal Carpet (Purple) The name of this type refers to the cluster of purple alyssum flowers which bloom throughout the summer and are one of the most beautiful types of alyssum. Its gray-green leaves are slightly hairy, narrow and lance-shaped. ‘Royal Carpet’ Lobularia maritima. Keep the soil damp but not wet and do not exclude light. Alyssum Royal Carpet. See More Vendors > Categories: 1953, Alyssum, Flowers from seed, National. The popular Royal Carpet alyssum creates beautiful edging of violet-purple, fragrant flowers for containers, borders and beds. 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