🤍 Alyssum, Growing Guide for SEQ
Everything you need to grow Alyssum in South East Queensland's subtropical climate.
🌱 Plant profile: Alyssum, with sowing times for your region, companion plants and common pests.
When to Sow in SEQ
Low carpet of tiny flowers, brings hoverflies that eat aphids.
Growing Requirements
Good Companions (Friends)
Kitchen Uses
- Flowers used as a delicate edible garnish
- Petals added to salads for visual appeal
Health Benefits
- Attracts beneficial hoverflies and aphid predators
- Creates living mulch ground cover
- Supports garden ecosystem balance
- Long blooming provides continuous benefits
Pests & Diseases in SEQ
Common Diseases
- Downy mildew
Storage
Use within 1 to 2 days of picking
Value
Virtually free, self-seeds prolifically and attracts beneficial insects that reduce pest pressure across all crops
Track Alyssum in Your Garden
Drag Alyssum into your garden bed, get weekly reminders for watering, feeding, and harvesting.
Add Alyssum to My Garden →Frequently Asked Questions
When should I plant Alyssum in Brisbane?
In South East Queensland, Alyssum can be sown in March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October. Low carpet of tiny flowers, brings hoverflies that eat aphids.
What are good companion plants for Alyssum?
Good companions for Alyssum in SEQ include Lettuce, Brassicas, Beans, Strawberry.
Plant profile
The alyssum profile has sowing times for your region, companion plants and common pests.