When to plant sweet alyssum in Aurukun
- Sow in trays: mid Feb to mid JunAurukun area, tropical savanna
- Move seedlings out: late Mar to late JulAurukun area, tropical savanna
- Plant seedlings: late Mar to late JulAurukun area, tropical savanna
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Aurukun. Microclimates vary: frost hollows and hills run later.
A low carpet of tiny honey-scented flowers that feeds hoverflies and tiny parasitic wasps, two of the best aphid and caterpillar hunters. Edge your beds with it, or tuck it between lettuces and brassicas. Flowers most of the year in Adelaide.