When to plant sweet alyssum in Gregory
- Sow in trays: early Apr to mid JunGregory area, hot semi-arid
- Move seedlings out: early May to late JulGregory area, hot semi-arid
- Plant seedlings: early May to late JulGregory area, hot semi-arid
- Sow in the ground: late May to late JulGregory area, hot semi-arid
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Gregory. 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.