Alyssum saxatile Alyssum Basket of Gold
This plant is rich in the bunches of bright yellow flowers representing a basket of Gold. Top covering flowers depicts the sensational look of golden yellow blooms with the green foliage. These plants are ideal for rock gardens and pots holdings. Having sweet and decent fragrance, such flowers remain bloomed even in hot and dry summers. A good attraction for bees and butterflies but resilient to pests and diseases.
| Number of Seeds | Max Coverage Area (Square Ft.) | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5OZ | 17,188 | 250 |
| 1OZ | 34,375 | 500 |
| 1/4LB | 137,500 | 2,000 |
| 1/2LB | 275,000 | 4,000 |
| 1LB | 550,000 | 8,000 |
| 5LB | 2,750,000 | 40,000 |
Scientific Name: Alyssum Saxatile
Common Name: Basket of Gold, Gold Dust
Plant Type: Perennial
Family: Brassicaceae
Native Range: Asia and Europe
Full Growth Height: 4-12 inches
Width in Across: 10 inches
Exposure: Full Sun
Blooming Season: Mid to Late Spring
Flower: Showy and Fragrant
Attracts: Butterflies
Flower Color: Yellow, Light Golden
Tolerate: Drought Tolerant
Water Requirement: Very Low
Soil Type: Sand, Loam, Clay
Zones: 3 to 9
Gardening Uses: Good for ground cover and a real stalwart in the rock garden