When to plant sweet alyssum in Waratah
- Sow in trays: early Oct to early FebWaratah area, temperate oceanic
- Move seedlings out: early Nov to mid MarWaratah area, temperate oceanic
- Plant seedlings: early Nov to mid MarWaratah area, temperate oceanic
- Sow in the ground: mid Nov to mid MarWaratah area, temperate oceanic
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Waratah. 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.