When to plant sweet alyssum in Merriwa
- Sow in trays: late Jan to mid FebMerriwa area, humid subtropical
- Sow in the ground: late Feb to late MarMerriwa area, humid subtropical
- Plant seedlings: late Feb to late MarMerriwa area, humid subtropical
- Move seedlings out: late Feb to late MarMerriwa area, humid subtropical
- Sow in trays: late Aug to early SepMerriwa area, humid subtropical
- Sow in the ground: early Oct to early OctMerriwa area, humid subtropical
- Move seedlings out: early Oct to early OctMerriwa area, humid subtropical
- Plant seedlings: early Oct to early OctMerriwa area, humid subtropical
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Merriwa. 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.