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When to Plant Sweet Alyssum in Huntington, West Virginia (25708)

Location

Huntington, West Virginia

ZIP Code

25708

USDA Zone

7a

Last Frost

Friday, April 10, 2026

๐Ÿ“… Planting Calendar

Direct Sow Outdoors Friday, March 13, 2026

Pro Tip: Sow Sweet Alyssum directly outdoors 4 weeks before your last frost date.

๐ŸŒฟ Plant Details

Scientific Name Lobularia maritima
Days to Maturity 45 days
Mature Height 4-8"
Spread 9"

โ˜€๏ธ Growing Requirements

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Sun

Full Sun to Partial Shade

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Water

Moderate (1 inch/week)

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Spacing

6" apart

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Planting Depth

0.125" deep

Seeds typically germinate in 5-10 days

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Growing Sweet Alyssum in Zone 7a

Sweet Alyssum (Lobularia maritima) is a popular garden vegetable. In Huntington, West Virginia, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 7a, you should direct sow seeds around Friday, March 13, 2026.

Your average last frost date is Friday, April 10, 2026. Sweet Alyssum grows well when direct sown, as it doesn't transplant well or germinates quickly outdoors.