When to plant sweet alyssum in Tenterfield
- Sow in trays: late Aug to mid FebTenterfield area, temperate oceanic
- Move seedlings out: early Oct to late MarTenterfield area, temperate oceanic
- Sow in the ground: early Oct to late MarTenterfield area, temperate oceanic
- Plant seedlings: early Oct to late MarTenterfield area, temperate oceanic
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Tenterfield. 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.