Also known as Sweet Alyssum · 32 gardener saves
Alyssum: the varieties gardeners actually grow
Alyssum, the genus most gardeners know as sweet alyssum. We track 1 varieties; these are the ones gardeners actually save and plant, ranked by real saves rather than catalog marketing. Each links to full care, bloom, and live price data.
The 1 most-saved Alyssum varieties
Of 1 in the catalog — ordered by how many gardeners actually grow them.
Alyssum questions
How many types of Alyssum are there?
The Sow catalog tracks 1 distinct Alyssum varieties. The most popular — ranked by 32 real gardener saves — are shown first above.
What zones does Alyssum grow in?
Across its varieties, Alyssum covers USDA Zones 4–7. Individual varieties differ — each plant page lists its exact range, and Sow filters the catalog to your zone automatically.
When does Alyssum bloom?
Most Alyssum varieties bloom in early spring. Staggering early, mid, and late varieties extends the genus's season in one bed.
Which Alyssum should I choose?
Start from the most-saved varieties above — popularity across thousands of gardens is a strong signal of reliability — then filter by your zone and sun. In the Sow app you can preview any of them in a photo of your actual yard before you buy.
Keep exploring
Alyssum shows up in
By hardiness zone
Design with Alyssum in your own yard
Snap a photo of your space and see these varieties planted in it — sized correctly, matched to your zone, with care reminders included.
