When to plant sweet alyssum in Grafton
- Plant seedlings: late Jan to mid MayGrafton area, humid subtropical
- Move seedlings out: late Jan to mid MayGrafton area, humid subtropical
- Sow in the ground: late Feb to mid MayGrafton area, humid subtropical
- Sow in trays: late Jul to early SepGrafton area, humid subtropical
- Sow in the ground: late Aug to mid OctGrafton area, humid subtropical
- Move seedlings out: late Aug to mid OctGrafton area, humid subtropical
- Plant seedlings: late Aug to mid OctGrafton area, humid subtropical
- Sow in trays: late Dec to early AprGrafton area, humid subtropical
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Grafton. 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.