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ALYSSUM Sax. Compactum : BASKET OF GOLD, Madwort, Golden Tuft
Aurinia saxitilis Bright yellow flowers will cascade down walls
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ALYSSUM Saxatile Compactum - Basket of Gold - Short 14"- Plant 20" apart. - 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.

Available:
FALL 2008
 Price:
$12.95
group(s) of 3

Plant Information

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.
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
This plant can be found in the following 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