Flower Detail
Aurinia saxatillis
A wonderful early beauty. Most years the plants are covered with yellow blooms that last several weeks. I tried dividing some 4-year old plants this fall --we'll see if it works in the spring!
Alyssum, Gold Dust
Aurinia saxatillis
Type: groundcover Zone: 1,2,3,4,5,6 - 24
Elevation (if known):
Color: yellow Height: 4 - 6 in
Ease of growth: medium
Bloom Time : Early Spring, Long Blooming
Sun: yes Part Shade: yes Shade: no
Water Needs: xeric
Native to: CO/NM native? no
Deer Resistant: no Rabbit Resistant : no
Soil : Well Drained, Poor to Average
Propagation: Reportedly self sowing, but mine haven't.
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