Vibrant Ground Cover – Royal Carpet Alyssum, known as Lobularia maritima, makes a lovely ornamental ground cover. This 6 inch perennial plant is grown as an annual in many regions and grows in full sun in clusters of vibrant purple flowers. Planting Royal Carpet alongside Carpet of Snow (white) Alyssum can create a flowered carpet effect for a lovely garden border. Beneficial for Pollinators – Royal Carpet Alyssum is a favorite among pollinators. When blooming, the small purple flowers produce a honey-sweet fragrance, drawing bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects. The drought-tolerant plants are perfect for rock gardens, borders, raised beds, pots, and other containers outdoors. Sustainable Living – Adding flowering plants into your gardening benefits the local ecosystem and improves garden health. Royal Carpet Alyssum is a low-maintenance and sustainable choice It’s a fast grower and can self-seed under suitable conditions, reducing the need for frequent replanting. It is versatile and grows in a variety of conditions, and can be grown as an annual or a perennial, depending on what zone you live in. The Info You Need to Grow – The seeds are packed in a beautiful paper packet with instructions for successful growing and germination in your home garden. Each package also has instructions for saving seeds after harvest. Getting started is simple for both beginner and experienced gardeners. Small American Family-Owned Business – We’re committed to always providing fresh, high-quality seeds for you to plant now or to store for future growing seasons. We pledge to sell only safe, non-hybrid non-GMO heirloom seeds that are always open-pollinated, untreated, and tested to ensure the best germination rates. They will remain viable for years if stored properly in a cool dry location