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Brassicaceae
Basket of Gold
Aurinia saxatilis
Worth beyond beauty.
- Family
- Brassicaceae
- Genus
- Aurinia
- Native to
- Central Europe, Southern Europe
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Type
- perennial
- Height
- 0.5-1 ft
- Sunlight
- full sun
- Soil
- well-drained, rocky, poor
- Water
- low
- Hardiness
- 3-7
- Lifespan
- perennial
Did you know
- The genus name 'Aurinia' comes from the Latin word for gold, perfectly describing its brilliant yellow flowers.
- It is one of the most popular rock garden plants in the world, grown since the 1600s.
- A single plant can spread up to 18 inches, creating a cascading golden waterfall over walls.
- The grayish-green foliage is evergreen in mild climates, providing year-round interest.
- Shearing the plant back by one-third after flowering keeps it compact and extends its life by several years.
Color meanings
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contentment
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joy