Aurinia saxatilis (Basket of Gold or Gold-dust)
Botanical Information
Family | Brassicaceae |
Genus | Aurinia |
Species | saxatilis |
Category | Perennials |
Origin | Native to Asia and Europe. |
Pronunciation |
Details
USDA Hardiness Zone | 4 - 7 |
USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
Canadian Hardiness Zone | 2a - 6b |
Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
RHS Hardiness Zone | H6 - H7 |
RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
Temperature (°C) | -34 - (-18) |
Temperature (°F) | -30 - (0) |
Height | 15 - 30 cm |
Spread | 30 - 45 cm |
Growth | Medium |
Flowering Period | May, June |
Description and Growing Information
General Description | Low-growing, mat-forming, spreading perennial. |
ID Characteristic | Bright yellow masses of spring flowers with small linear stem and bright green leaves. |
Shape | Clump forming. |
Landscape | Soils needs to contain an abundance of chalk or sand, and water must be able to drain through easily. |
Propagation | Seed or softwood cuttings. |
Cultivation | Shallow rock or dry soil. |
Pests | Aphids. |
Notable Specimens | The A.M. Cuddy Gardens, Strathroy, Ontario, Canada. |