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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) — although the most prolific flowering is achieved under full sun exposure; compact form but encourages a denser, image 56
Basket Of Gold (Aurinia Saxatilis) — perennial for full
Basket Of Gold (Aurinia Saxatilis) — compact form but encourages a denser growth habit; surviving in both loamy and sandy soil types and exhibiting excellent
Basket Of Gold (Aurinia Saxatilis) — ensuring it remains an effortless highlight in any landscape design
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) — Incorporate the Basket of Gold into rock gardens; it prefers well-draining soil, image 62
Basket Of Gold (Aurinia Saxatilis) — scientifically known as Aurinia saxatilis; ensuring it remains an effortless highlight in any landscape design, image 50
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) — gold and yellow flowers in the garden
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, image 63
Basket Of Gold (Aurinia Saxatilis) — ensuring it remains an effortless highlight in any landscape design; scientifically known as Aurinia saxatilis, image 61
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 68
Basket Of Gold (Aurinia Saxatilis) — Thriving in USDA Hardiness Zones 3 to 7
Basket Of Gold (Aurinia Saxatilis) — compact form but encourages a denser growth habit; surviving in both loamy and sandy soil types and exhibiting, image 59
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 48
Basket Of Gold (Aurinia Saxatilis) — The foliage contrasts the bright blooms with its gray-green hue; thriving in USDA Hardiness Zones 3 to 7
Basket Of Gold (Aurinia Saxatilis) — is a timeless perennial cherished for its abundant clusters of golden-yellow flowers
Basket Of Gold (Aurinia Saxatilis) — offering excellent ground cover and a striking contrast when paired with purple or blue flowering companions; the Basket
Basket Of Gold (Aurinia Saxatilis) — perennial with gold and yellow blooms; although the most prolific flowering is achieved under full sun exposure, image 65
Basket Of Gold (Aurinia Saxatilis) — This charming perennial resists most pests and diseases
Basket Of Gold (Aurinia Saxatilis) — Thriving in USDA Hardiness Zones 3 to 7; up to 18 to 24 inches across, image 74
Basket Of Gold (Aurinia Saxatilis) — ensuring it remains an effortless highlight in any landscape design; scientifically known as Aurinia saxatilis
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, image 69
Basket Of Gold (Aurinia Saxatilis) — perennial for full; or as an accent in mixed borders for a guaranteed burst from its brilliant yellow blooms, image 66
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