Aurinia saxatile 'Summit'
Basket of Gold
Image courtesy of Swift Greenhouses
- Masses of bright yellow flowers bloom in spring
- Mounding gray-green foliage
- Great for rock gardens, raised beds and as a ground cover
- Attracts pollinators
Award Winning
Border or Bed
Container
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Drought Tolerant
Evergreen
Garden
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Prefers full sun and dry, average to sandy, well-drained soil. Afternoon shade is beneficial in hot weather areas. Wet, poorly drained soil should be avoided. Plants can be cut back after flowering for a neater appearance.
Height: 6-8 in
Spread: 12-18 in
Spacing: 12-18 in
Bloom Color: Yellow
Zone: 3-7
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Ground Cover
- Container
- Award Winning
- Evergreen
- Cut Flower/ Foliage
- Edging
- Garden
- Border or Bed
- Drought Tolerant
- Rock Garden
Critter Resistance:
- Deer Resistant
Exposure:
- Full Sun
Habit:
- Creeping/Ground Cover
- Mounding
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Spring
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Pollinators
Soil Moisture:
- Moist, Well-Drained
Genus Overview: Aurinia
Common Name: Basket of Gold
Low-growing, evergreen perennial with gray-green foliage. Masses of bright, golden yellow flowers bloom in spring. Great for rock gardens, raised beds and as a groundcover. Drought tolerant once established.