When to plant sweet alyssum in Westonia
- Sow in trays: mid Feb to mid MarWestonia area, hot semi-arid
- Sow in the ground: late Mar to late AprWestonia area, hot semi-arid
- Plant seedlings: late Mar to late AprWestonia area, hot semi-arid
- Move seedlings out: late Mar to late AprWestonia area, hot semi-arid
- Sow in trays: mid Aug to mid AugWestonia area, hot semi-arid
- Sow in the ground: late Sep to late SepWestonia area, hot semi-arid
- Move seedlings out: late Sep to late SepWestonia area, hot semi-arid
- Plant seedlings: late Sep to late SepWestonia area, hot semi-arid
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Westonia. 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.