Aurinia saxatilis 'Compactum'
Dwarf Basket-of-Gold
Description
Dwarf Basket-of-Gold is a perennial. It produces gray 2"-5" long leaves, which forms a spreading evergreen mound 8"-12" high. It produces dense clusters of tiny golden yellow flowers that bloom from spring to early summer. This variety is a dwarf, with compact growth.
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
Under 1'
Flower Color
Yellow
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Grey Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Slow
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
English Cottage
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Spring
Location Uses
Entry, Perennial Border, Walkways, With Rocks
Special Uses
Container, Mass Planting, Small Spaces
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Give your sprinkler system a checkup when turning it on in the spring and occasionally during the summer.
Trim branches that are obstructing spray patterns and raise sprinklers that are too low for spray to clear the grass.