When to plant sweet alyssum in Cann River
- Plant seedlings: all yearCann River area, temperate oceanic
- Move seedlings out: all yearCann River area, temperate oceanic
- Sow in trays: all yearCann River area, temperate oceanic
- Sow in the ground: late Aug to mid JunCann River area, temperate oceanic
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Cann River. 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.