💜 Royal Carpet Alyssum (Lobularia maritima)
A low-growing beauty with a heavenly scent, Royal Carpet Alyssum forms a lush mat of deep purple blooms that attract bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects. Perfect for borders, pathways, pots, or as a living mulch between veggies, this groundcover softens the garden while helping suppress weeds.
•Height: 8–10cm
•Spread: Up to 30cm
•Bloom Time: Spring through autumn (or year-round in mild climates)
•Growing Tip: Sow direct in full sun or part shade. Loves well-drained soil. Trim lightly for repeat blooms.
•Perfect for: Edges, cottage gardens, companion planting, pollinator patches
🌿 Grown with love and never chemicals — part of our permaculture patch in the Great Southern, WA