Aurinia saxatilis 'Basket of Gold'
Basket-of-Gold
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'
Width Range
n/a
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:
Mulching around plants helps retain water and improves the soil.