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Aurinia saxatilis 'Basket of Gold'

Basket of Gold

Plant photo of: Aurinia saxatilis 'Basket of Gold'
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Information by:         Photographer: Linda Engstrom

 

Description

'Basket of Gold' alyssum is a perennial. Produces gray 2-5 in. long leaves, wich forms a spreading evergreen mound 8-12 in. high. Produces dense clusters of tiny golden yellow flowers that bloom from spring to early summer.

 

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

Under 1'

Flower Color

Gold, Yellow

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Grey Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Slow

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage, Mediterranean, Spanish, Wild Garden

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Spring

Location Uses

Entry, Perennial Border, Walkways, With Rocks

Special Uses

Container, Mass Planting, Small Spaces

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Apply a layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.

Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost or aged sawdust.