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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

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) — surviving in both loamy and sandy soil types and exhibiting excellent drought tolerance once established; is a timeless
Basket Of Gold (Aurinia Saxatilis) — It prefers well-draining soil; perennial for full, image 79
Basket Of Gold (Aurinia Saxatilis) — This charming perennial resists most pests and diseases; perennial with gold and yellow blooms
Basket Of Gold (Aurinia Saxatilis) — or as an accent in mixed borders for a guaranteed burst from its brilliant yellow blooms each year; gold and yellow
Basket Of Gold (Aurinia Saxatilis) — It prefers well-draining soil; perennial for full, image 57
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, image 46
Basket Of Gold (Aurinia Saxatilis) — The foliage contrasts the bright blooms with its gray-green hue
Basket Of Gold (Aurinia Saxatilis) — gold and yellow flowers in the garden; offering excellent ground cover and a striking contrast when paired, image 64
Basket Of Gold (Aurinia Saxatilis) — up to 18 to 24 inches across; this charming perennial resists most pests and diseases, image 53
Basket Of Gold (Aurinia Saxatilis) — gold and yellow flowers in the garden; offering excellent ground cover and a striking contrast when paired with purple or
Basket Of Gold (Aurinia Saxatilis) — surviving in both loamy and sandy soil types and exhibiting excellent drought tolerance once established; is a, image 58
Basket Of Gold (Aurinia Saxatilis) — It prefers well-draining soil; perennial for full
Basket Of Gold (Aurinia Saxatilis) — Its bloom season is mid-to-late spring; hardy in zones 3-7, it thrives in well-drained soil and full sun
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) — is a vibrant perennial prized for its striking masses of golden-yellow flowers; its bloom season is, image 67
Basket Of Gold (Aurinia Saxatilis) — perennial with gold and yellow blooms; although the most prolific flowering is achieved under full sun exposure
Basket Of Gold (Aurinia Saxatilis) — It prefers well-draining soil
Basket Of Gold (Aurinia Saxatilis) — is a vibrant perennial prized for its striking masses of golden-yellow flowers; its bloom season is mid-to-late spring
Basket Of Gold (Aurinia Saxatilis) — perennial with gold and yellow blooms
Basket Of Gold (Aurinia Saxatilis) — This charming perennial resists most pests and diseases; perennial with gold and yellow blooms, image 60
Basket Of Gold (Aurinia Saxatilis) — scientifically known as Aurinia saxatilis; ensuring it remains an effortless highlight in any landscape design
Basket Of Gold (Aurinia Saxatilis) — up to 18 to 24 inches across
Basket Of Gold (Aurinia Saxatilis) — Its bloom season is mid-to-late spring; hardy in zones 3-7, it thrives in well-drained soil and full sun, image 70
Basket Of Gold (Aurinia Saxatilis) — up to 18 to 24 inches across; this charming perennial resists most pests and diseases, image 75
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