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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 4–7Type PerennialClimate Temperate

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) — is a vibrant perennial prized for its striking masses of golden-yellow flowers; its bloom season is, image 45

Basket Of Gold (Aurinia Saxatilis) — Incorporate the Basket of Gold into rock gardens; it prefers well-draining soil

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

Basket Of Gold (Aurinia Saxatilis) — is a timeless perennial cherished for its abundant clusters of golden-yellow flowers; ideal for rock gardens, image 51

Basket Of Gold (Aurinia Saxatilis) — surviving in both loamy and sandy soil types and exhibiting excellent drought tolerance once established

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

Culture

Sun: Full
Water: Low
USDA zones: 4–7

Shape & size

Classification

Type: Perennial
Family: Brassicaceae
Climate: Temperate

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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) — is a vibrant perennial prized for its striking masses of golden-yellow flowers; its bloom season is, image 45

Basket Of Gold (Aurinia Saxatilis) — Incorporate the Basket of Gold into rock gardens; it prefers well-draining soil

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

Basket Of Gold (Aurinia Saxatilis) — is a timeless perennial cherished for its abundant clusters of golden-yellow flowers; ideal for rock gardens, image 51

Basket Of Gold (Aurinia Saxatilis) — surviving in both loamy and sandy soil types and exhibiting excellent drought tolerance once established

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

Basket Of Gold (Aurinia Saxatilis) — perennial for full; or as an accent in mixed borders for a guaranteed burst from its brilliant yellow blooms each year

Basket Of Gold (Aurinia Saxatilis) — although the most prolific flowering is achieved under full sun exposure

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

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

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 55

Basket Of Gold (Aurinia Saxatilis) — Ideal for rock gardens, this low-growing plant reaches 6-12 inches high and spreads up to 18 inches wide; the foliage

Basket Of Gold (Aurinia Saxatilis) — Incorporate the Basket of Gold into rock gardens

Basket Of Gold (Aurinia Saxatilis) — offering excellent ground cover and a striking contrast when paired with purple or blue flowering companions, image 71

Basket Of Gold (Aurinia Saxatilis) — Thriving in USDA Hardiness Zones 3 to 7; up to 18 to 24 inches across

Basket Of Gold (Aurinia Saxatilis) — offering excellent ground cover and a striking contrast when paired with purple or blue flowering companions, image 49

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 a vibrant

Basket Of Gold (Aurinia Saxatilis) — Hardy in zones 3-7, it thrives in well-drained soil and full sun; incorporate the Basket of Gold into rock gardens

Basket Of Gold (Aurinia Saxatilis) — compact form but encourages a denser growth habit

Basket Of Gold (Aurinia Saxatilis) — Thriving in USDA Hardiness Zones 3 to 7; up to 18 to 24 inches across, image 52

Basket Of Gold (Aurinia Saxatilis) — offering excellent ground cover and a striking contrast when paired with purple or blue flowering companions

Basket Of Gold (Aurinia Saxatilis) — Ideal for rock gardens, this low-growing plant reaches 6-12 inches high and spreads up to 18 inches wide

Basket Of Gold (Aurinia Saxatilis) — Hardy in zones 3-7, it thrives in well-drained soil and full sun

Photographs by 11 contributors

Marie-Lan Nguyen, CC BY 2.5 · source
Tim Green from Bradford, CC BY 2.0 · source
Agnieszka Kwiecień, Nova, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Salicyna, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Петроченко Віктор Іванович, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Swallowtail Garden Seeds from Santa Rosa, CC BY 2.0 · source
T. Kebert, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Crusier, CC BY 3.0 · source
Jennifer C., CC BY 2.0 · source
Zefram, CC BY 2.5 · source
Krzysztof Golik, CC BY 4.0 · source

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