Alyssum saxatile Basket of Gold, Madwort
Plant Type: Perennial
Uses: Rock Garden, Border, Edging
Habit: Low, Spreading
Light: Full Sun
Flower Color: Yellow
Blooms: Spring
Width: .5 - .75 ft.; Height: .75 - 1 ft.
Fertility: Average, Poor
Soil: Neutral, Well-drained
Basket-of-Gold is a profuse-blooming perennial which bears bright yellow flowers in early spring. The silvery gray-green foliage makes a good contrast through the growing season. Drought-tolerance makes this perennial an ideal choice for a sunny rock garden. For best growth and flower production, plant in a sunny, warm place with good drainage. You will want to mulch in winter. Avoid over-watering or over-fertilizing to keep plants compact and in vigorous flower.