Alyssum ‘Royal Carpet’ – Fragrant Purple Groundcover Annual

Description

Alyssum ‘Royal Carpet’ (Lobularia maritima)

Blanket your garden beds with rich, royal color and sweet fragrance using Alyssum ‘Royal Carpet’. This low-growing annual forms a dense mat of deep violet-purple flowers that bloom profusely from spring through fall. Not only is it beautiful and compact, but it also fills the air with a light, honey-like scent that draws in bees and butterflies.

Perfect for borders, rock gardens, containers, or ground cover, Alyssum ‘Royal Carpet’ thrives in full sun to partial shade. It’s a lovely companion for Dahlia ‘Mignion Rose’ or other annual flowers in your landscape.

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🔍 Plant Details

Botanical Name: Lobularia maritima ‘Royal Carpet’
Common Name: Alyssum ‘Royal Carpet’
Plant Type: Annual
Height: 3–6 inches tall
Spread: 10–12 inches wide
Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Water Needs: Moderate; prefers evenly moist, well-drained soil
Soil Requirements: Light, moderately fertile, well-drained soil
Bloom Time: Spring through fall
Bloom Color: Deep violet-purple
Hardiness Zone: Grown as an annual; hardy in USDA Zones 9–11
Attracts: Bees and butterflies
Maintenance: Low; deadhead lightly to encourage rebloom

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💜 Why You’ll Love It

• 🌸 Fragrant Blooms: Sweet honey-like scent fills your garden

• 🐝 Pollinator Friendly: Attracts bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects

• 🌿 Compact Growth: Excellent for edging, rock gardens, or hanging baskets

• 🌞 Easy Care: Thrives in full sun and light soil

• 🌼 Season-Long Color: Blooms from spring to fall with minimal maintenance

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🌻 Planting Tip

For best results, plant Alyssum ‘Royal Carpet’ in full sun and well-drained soil. Keep soil evenly moist until established. Deadhead lightly to encourage continuous bloom and prevent legginess in midsummer heat.

Alyssum ‘Royal Carpet’ is the perfect finishing touch for any flower bed or container—compact, colorful, and irresistibly fragrant.