Aurinia saxatilis 'Basket of Gold'

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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.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Sun/Water

  • Design

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:

Water between sunset and sunrise when temperatures and wind are the lowest.