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. |
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