When to plant sweet alyssum in Tamworth
- Sow in trays: late Jan to mid FebTamworth area, humid subtropical
- Plant seedlings: late Feb to late MarTamworth area, humid subtropical
- Move seedlings out: late Feb to late MarTamworth area, humid subtropical
- Sow in the ground: early Mar to late MarTamworth area, humid subtropical
- Sow in trays: mid Aug to late AugTamworth area, humid subtropical
- Sow in the ground: late Sep to early OctTamworth area, humid subtropical
- Move seedlings out: late Sep to early OctTamworth area, humid subtropical
- Plant seedlings: late Sep to early OctTamworth area, humid subtropical
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Tamworth. 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.