Aurinia saxatilis 'Summit'

Also Known As

Alyssum saxatile 'Summit'
Alyssum saxitile 'Summit'
Basket of Gold

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

H: 6"-8"
W: 12"-18"

planting zones

3b-9b

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Aurinia saxatilis 'Summit' plant details

Aurinia saxatilis 'Summit' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover with green foliage. In spring yellow flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Aurinia saxatilis 'Summit'

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: brassicaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 6 IN - 8 IN - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in spring

GROWING CONDITIONS for Aurinia saxatilis 'Summit'

USDA Zones: 3b - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer, heat
Soil needs: average, gritty, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A new variety of an old favorite, this perennial clump of silver leaves is smothered with bright yellow flowers that announce the arrival of spring! Compact at 6-8”tall and 12-18” wide, needs well drained soil, full sun and will not tolerate overwatering. Perfect in the rock garden or spilling over the edge of a wall. Deer resistant, drought tolerant.

By: Secret Garden Growers

Alyssum saxatile ‘Summit™’ provides your garden with an explosion of bright gold early in the season! Clusters of fragrant yellow flowers are displayed on an evergreen, compact, bushy perennial with gray-green foliage. Plant in well-drained soil. Ideal in mixed borders, rock gardens and containers. Prune back by 50% after blooming.

By: Little Prince of Oregon

A selected form of this classic rock garden plant. Same masses of brilliant yellow flowers, selected for a more compact growth habit and profuse flowering. 6-8 inches tall, zone 4, perhaps even 3. ? Joseph