Basket Of Gold

Aurinia Saxatilis

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Overview

Aurinia saxatilis, known as Basket of Gold, is a vibrant perennial prized for its striking masses of golden-yellow flowers. Ideal for rock gardens, this low-growing plant reaches 6-12 inches high and spreads up to 18 inches wide. Hardy in zones 3-7, it thrives in well-drained soil and full sun. Its bloom season is mid-to-late spring, offering excellent ground cover and a striking contrast when paired with purple or blue flowering companions.

Sun FullWater LowZones 4–7Climate Temperate

Basket Of Gold (Aurinia Saxatilis) — is a vibrant perennial prized for its striking masses of golden-yellow flowers

Culture

Sun: Full
Water: Low
USDA zones: 4–7

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Brassicaceae
Climate: Temperate

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Basket Of Gold (Aurinia Saxatilis) — scientifically known as Aurinia saxatilis; ensuring it remains an effortless highlight in any landscape design, image 72

Basket Of Gold (Aurinia Saxatilis) — is a timeless perennial cherished for its abundant clusters of golden-yellow flowers; ideal for rock gardens, image 73

Basket Of Gold (Aurinia Saxatilis) — up to 18 to 24 inches across; this charming perennial resists most pests and diseases, image 75

Basket Of Gold (Aurinia Saxatilis) — The Basket of Gold's prostrate growth habit allows it to gracefully spill over rock walls or edge pathways; is, image 76

Basket Of Gold (Aurinia Saxatilis) — The foliage contrasts the bright blooms with its gray-green hue; thriving in USDA Hardiness Zones 3 to 7, image 77

Basket Of Gold (Aurinia Saxatilis) — although the most prolific flowering is achieved under full sun exposure; compact form but encourages a denser, image 78

Basket Of Gold (Aurinia Saxatilis) — It prefers well-draining soil; perennial for full, image 79

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