When to plant sweet alyssum in Young
- Sow in trays: mid Jan to early FebYoung area, humid subtropical
- Sow in the ground: mid Feb to mid MarYoung area, humid subtropical
- Plant seedlings: mid Feb to mid MarYoung area, humid subtropical
- Move seedlings out: mid Feb to mid MarYoung area, humid subtropical
- Sow in trays: mid Sep to early OctYoung area, humid subtropical
- Sow in the ground: late Oct to early NovYoung area, humid subtropical
- Move seedlings out: late Oct to early NovYoung area, humid subtropical
- Plant seedlings: late Oct to early NovYoung area, humid subtropical
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Young. 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.