When to plant sweet alyssum in Wowan
- Sow in trays: early Feb to late AprWowan area, hot semi-arid
- Plant seedlings: mid Mar to late MayWowan area, hot semi-arid
- Move seedlings out: mid Mar to late MayWowan area, hot semi-arid
- Sow in the ground: early Apr to late MayWowan area, hot semi-arid
- Sow in trays: mid Jun to late JulWowan area, hot semi-arid
- Sow in the ground: late Jul to late AugWowan area, hot semi-arid
- Move seedlings out: late Jul to late AugWowan area, hot semi-arid
- Plant seedlings: late Jul to late AugWowan area, hot semi-arid
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Wowan. 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.