When to plant sweet alyssum in Minnamoolka
- Sow in the ground: early Apr to mid OctMinnamoolka area, humid subtropical
- Sow in trays: early Nov to mid SepMinnamoolka area, humid subtropical
- Move seedlings out: early Dec to late OctMinnamoolka area, humid subtropical
- Plant seedlings: early Dec to late OctMinnamoolka area, humid subtropical
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Minnamoolka. 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.