Alyssum saxatilis (Gold Basket)
Botanical Information
| Family | Brassicaceae |
| Genus | Alyssum |
| Species | saxatilis |
| Synonyms | Alyssum saxatile |
| Category | Perennials, Woody |
| Origin | Central and Southeast Europe to Turkey. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 4 - 7 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 2a - 7a |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H5 - H7 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -35 -(-12) |
| Temperature (°F) | -30 - 10 |
| Height | 10 - 50 cm |
| Spread | 10 - 50 cm |
| Growth | Medium |
| Flowering Period | April, May |
Description and Growing Information
| Propagation | By seed and cuttings. |
| Cultivation | Dry sandy soil, well drained with full sunlight exposure. Difficult to grow and short-lived in hot and humid climate. |
| Pests | Aphids. |
| Notable Specimens | The A.M. Cuddy Gardens, Strathroy, Ontario, Canada. |
| Leaf Description | Basal shaped, green leaves that sprout on the base and stem of the plant. |
| Flower Description | Bright yellow, five petaled flowers that grow in clusters of 5 - 9 per strem. |
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