Order Code:	ALSCS
Blooms:	Early Spring to Spring
Flower Color:	Yellow
Sun-Shade:	Full Sun
Accent Color:	Yellow
Soil Condition:	Normal, Sandy
Plant Height:	Short
Zones:	z4,z5,z6,z7,z8
Found in list(s):	Not tolerant of Humidity    Plants that tolerate a Hot Dry site    Long Blooming 4 weeks or more    Plants that attract Butterflies    Plants that tolerate a Sandy soil    Deer Resistant

ALYSSUM Saxatile Compactum - Basket of Gold - Short 14"- Plant 20" apart. zone 4-8 - Spring flowering mounds of the brightest yellow over gray-green foliage. Low, sprawling growth is excellent along the borders edge, or cascading over a wall. A prolific bloomer, plant in masses for best effect. ALSCS.

General Information
A classic perennial for border's edge. Deer resistant.

Plant Care
Cut back by a third after flowering to improve appearance. Do not cut back in fall, as plants are semi-evergreen. Remove any winter damage in spring. Division can be done in the fall, but only if you must. Alyssum resents being moved.