When to plant sweet alyssum in Mareeba
- Sow in trays: early Jan to mid NovMareeba area, humid subtropical
- Move seedlings out: mid Feb to late DecMareeba area, humid subtropical
- Plant seedlings: mid Feb to late DecMareeba area, humid subtropical
- Sow in the ground: early Apr to late OctMareeba area, humid subtropical
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Mareeba. 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.