• Yellow Basket of Gold alyssum flowers bloom densely, creating a vibrant carpet.
  • Close-up of Basket of Gold alyssum flowers, showing delicate petals on a green background.
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Alyssum Seeds - Basket of Gold

Exploding with color, this heirloom variety glitters in the right light

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About the Variety

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Key Features

Frost Tolerant
Drought Tolerant
Prefers Lean Soil
Container Friendly
Attracts Bees
Attracts Butterflies
Fragrant
Fast Growing
Easy to Grow
Perfect for Borders
Ground Cover
Perfect for Xeriscaping
Deer Resistant

Plant Details

BOTANICAL NAME

Aurinia saxatile

LIFE CYCLE

  • Perennial

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

  • Full Sun
  • Partial Shade

BLOOM SEASON

  • Spring through Fall

DAYS TO MATURITY

  • 60 to 90 days

GROWTH HABIT

  • Spreading

PLANT HEIGHT

  • 8 to 12 inches

COLOR

  • Yellow

Grow Heirloom Alyssum - Plant Basket of Gold Sweet Alyssum Seeds

This delightful alyssum is an early spring bloomer that will add dazzling golden yellow blooms to your garden. An excellent choice as a colorful groundcover or along borders and fences. Plant Alyssum Basket of Gold in either sun or partial shade virtually any time throughout the season.

  • • Perennial; Cheery, Hardy Blooms
  • • Yellow Flower
  • • Full Sun to Partial Shade

Planting Information

PLANTING SEASON

  • Fall
  • Spring

SOWING METHOD

  • Direct Sow

PLANTING DEPTH

  • 1/16 inch

WATER NEEDS

  • Average

PLANT SPACING

  • 6 to 10 inches

HARDINESS ZONES

  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7

SEED PREP

  • Requires Light

COVERAGE

Amount Avg Seed Count Recommended Coverage
Packet 300 Up to 80 Sq. Ft
1 Ounce 28,500 Up to 625 Sq. Ft

Planting Guide

View our Alyssum Planting Guide to learn more.

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Alyssum Seeds - Basket of Gold

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Alyssum Seeds - Basket of Gold FAQs

What is Basket of Gold Alyssum also known as?

Basket of Gold Alyssum is also known as Golden Alyssum, Gold Dust, Yellow Alyssum, Madwort, and Goldentuft.

Is Basket of Gold Alyssum resistant to animals or disease?

Basket of Gold Alyssum is deer resistant, meaning deer generally avoid it due to its taste, texture, or aroma.

What type of seed is Basket of Gold Alyssum?

Basket of Gold Alyssum is classified as heirloom seed and open pollinated seed.

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