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    • Photo of Aurinia saxatilis flower by Karl Gercens III

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    Aurinia saxatilis

    Also Known As

    • Alyssum saxatile
    • Aurinia saxitilis
    • Basket of Gold
    • Gold Alyssum
    • Gold Dust Alyssum

    Plant type

    perennial, groundcover

    size

    • H: 6"-12"
    • W: 12"-24"

    planting zones

    • 4a-10b

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    Aurinia saxatilis plant details

    Aurinia saxatilis is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial groundcover with blue and green foliage. In spring mustard and 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

    Plant type: perennial groundcover
    Plant family: brassicaceae
    Foliage: semi-evergreen blue and green
    Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
    Flowers: mustard and yellow blooms in spring

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Aurinia saxatilis

    USDA Zones: 4a - 10b
    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

    (BASKET-OF-GOLD) Low spreading perennial with attractive silver green foliage 6” tall and 18” wide; bright yellow glowing flowers April to May put on quite a show for a smallish plant! This plant enjoys DRY soil (even rocky or sand), good drainage and full sun positions. Resents clay and humid heat. Cut back after bloom to refresh foliage. USDA Z4

    By: Secret Garden Growers

    A low growing mass of tiny, four petaled bright yellow flowers in the spring. Short lived in hot summer areas. _Zone 4

    By: Arrowhead Alpines

    Gardening facts about Aurinia saxatilis plant

    How to Grow Aurinia saxatilis

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rocky
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green
      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • yellow
      • mustard

    • Wildlife

      • bees
      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • semi-evergreen

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    Aurinia saxatilis 'Summit'

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

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Groundcover

    Zones

    3b-9b

    Size

    Height: 6"-8"

    Width: 12"-18"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Aurinia saxatilis 'Summit' by Arrowhead Alpines
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    Aurinia saxatilis 'Gold Rush'

    aka Alyssum saxatile 'Gold Rush'

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    3a-9b

    Size

    Height: 5"-8"

    Width: 8"-12"

    • sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Aurinia saxatilis 'Gold Rush' by Little Prince of Oregon
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