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Basket-of-gold, also known as gold-dust, golden tuft, matwort, or yellow alyssum, is a cheerful perennial prized for its vibrant yellow clusters of blooms. Belonging to the Brassicaceae family, this plant is native to Central Europe and the northern Balkan Peninsula. Its mounding habit and compact growth make it an excellent choice for ground cover, rock gardens, or cascading over flowerbed borders. #levelupgarden #garden #gardenfresh #gardening #freshing #farming #plants #trees…

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This evergreen perennial bears the slightly misleading common name Basket of Gold Alyssum. Remember that the common name Alyssum is a bit misleading. This Basket of Gold Alyssum is actually Aurinia saxatilis, and Snow Cloth Alyssum is actually Lobularia maritima. Alyssum describes the shape and size of the plants more than any true botanical details. Continue reading below for some tips on how to grow Aurinia from seed.

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Aurinia saxatilis is the "other" alyssum. That is, this plant, which goes by the common name of "yellow alyssum," is not related to the more commonly sold alyssum plants (the white ones that are treated as annuals). Find out what yellow alyssum is all about: http://landscaping.about.com/od/plantsforsunnydryareas/p/yellow_alyssum.htm

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Grow Heirloom Alyssum - Plant Basket of Gold Sweet Alyssum SeedsThis delightful alyssum is an early spring bloomer that will add dazzling golden yellow blooms to your garden. An excellent choice as a colorful groundcover or along borders and fences. Plant Alyssum Basket of Gold in either sun or partial shade virtually any time throughout the season.

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Once you get near Yellow Alyssum enough to detect the flowers' fragrance, or perhaps more accurately their odor, you may end up backing away quickly. #perennials #gardening #gardentips #flowers #perennialsyoushouldnotplant #badplants #bhg

yellow flowers are blooming in the ground next to some brown mulch and leaves

Alyssum saxatile 'Gold Kobold' is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that will charm your garden in the spring with its masses of shining, golden-yellow flowers and again in the fall!

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This is the perennial Alyssum (Basket of Gold). It will reseed in your garden, but not to worry, it is easy to contain. I love the color and it's exuberance! Prune it after it is done flowering and it will reward you with many blooming years. It does not require a lot of water and it loves the sun.

yellow flowers are blooming on the side of a rock garden bed in front of some rocks

Have you ever wanted to plant something that can really take care of itself in the hot dry conditions of summer? I have been trying to add color to the dusty dry areas of our yard, planting native flowers and other drought tolerant perennials to replace the weeds. I am most impressed with the most drought-hardy of these plants and have now got blooms on my plantings from the last two years. These are my new favourite April-blooming drought-tolerant perennials: 1. Heuchera cylindrica, the…

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Masses of soft yellow blooms cover the green foliage of 'Moonlight Knight' Sweet Alyssum. These fragrant flowers attract pollinators like bees and butterflies, bringing life to your garden all season long. This very heat tolerant and cold tolerant plant will look great all summer AND continue to bloom until the first hard frost, providing fall interest to your landscape. Great in the landscape and in containers, simply plant in a sunny spot with even moisture and enjoy this long blooming…

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