When to plant sweet alyssum in Wijilawarrim
- Sow in trays: late Apr to late MayWijilawarrim area, tropical savanna
- Move seedlings out: late May to early JulWijilawarrim area, tropical savanna
- Plant seedlings: late May to early JulWijilawarrim area, tropical savanna
- Sow in the ground: mid Jun to early JulWijilawarrim area, tropical savanna
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Wijilawarrim. 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.