Alyssum saxatile 'Compacta' - Basket of Gold

Basket of Gold

Alyssum saxatile 'Compacta'

Also called Gold Dust

  • AKA Aurinia saxatilis 'Compacta'
  • A low-growing perennial with fragrant yellow flowers
  • An attractive ground cover with gray-green foliage
  • Great for rock gardens or as edging plants
  • Attracts butterflies
  • Bloom Time: Spring

ZONE:
3

COLOUR:
Yellow

HEIGHT:
20-30 cm

SPREAD:
30-50 cm

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Growing and Maintenance Tips:


Grows best in a rocky, well-drained soil, in full sun. Clip or trim plants after blooming to maintain a bushy habit. Clumps are not easily divided, so seeding  or cuttings are the best methods of propagation.

Characteristics & Attributes


GROWTH RATE:
Medium
FLOWERING TIME:
Lt. Spr-Sum
Spring
FOLIAGE COLOR:
Green
Gray