Plant Information
Aurinia saxatilis Compacta
Scientific Name: Aurinia saxatilis
Common Name: Basket of Gold Alyssum
Hardiness Zone: 3a - 7b
Hardiness Degree: -40°F (-40.0°C)
Blooming Season: Spring, Late Spring
Plant Habit: Mounded
Characteristics: Colorful/Attractive Foliage, Fragrant Flowers, Heat Tolerant
Water: Light
Fertilize: None or when needed only
Spacing: 9 - 12" (23 - 30cm)
Height: 6 - 8" (15 - 20cm)
Width: 8 - 10" (20 - 25cm)
Exposure: Sun
General Information: Brilliant, fragrant flowers light up the garden; soft gray foliage is attractive all season. Beautiful cascading over walls, at garden's edge, or as a small-scale ground cover. An ideal companion for spring bulbs, iberis or sedum. Will self-seed.
Brilliant, fragrant flowers light up the garden; soft gray foliage is attractive all season. Beautiful cascading over walls, at garden's edge, or as a small-scale ground cover. An ideal companion for spring bulbs, iberis or sedum. Will self-seed.