When to plant sweet alyssum in Tharwa
- Sow in trays: early Nov to early JanTharwa area, temperate oceanic
- Move seedlings out: early Dec to early FebTharwa area, temperate oceanic
- Sow in the ground: early Dec to early FebTharwa area, temperate oceanic
- Plant seedlings: early Dec to early FebTharwa area, temperate oceanic
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Tharwa. 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.