When to plant sweet alyssum in Dutton East
- Sow in trays: mid Feb to late FebDutton East area, semi-arid
- Sow in the ground: mid Mar to early AprDutton East area, semi-arid
- Plant seedlings: mid Mar to early AprDutton East area, semi-arid
- Move seedlings out: mid Mar to early AprDutton East area, semi-arid
- Sow in trays: mid Aug to late AugDutton East area, semi-arid
- Sow in the ground: late Sep to early OctDutton East area, semi-arid
- Move seedlings out: late Sep to early OctDutton East area, semi-arid
- Plant seedlings: late Sep to early OctDutton East area, semi-arid
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Dutton East. 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.