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These sweet-smelling golden flowers are ideal for the front of the border in spring when bulbs are blooming.

Latin Name

Aurinia saxatilis


Family

Brassicaceae


Also Known As

Golden-tuft Alyssum Rock Madwort Gold Dust


Type of Plant

Annuals Annuals

Bloom Season

April - May

Seasons

Spring Spring

Specifications

Max height Max Height: 1'
Max spread Max Spread: 1.5'

Uses

  • Annual
  • Flower Border
  • Ground Cover
  • Naturalize

  • Sunlight Exposure

    Full Sun Full Sun

    Tolerances

  • Drought
  • Dry Soil
  • Shallow-Rocky Soil

  • Colors


    Native Range

    Central and Southeastern Europe


    History

    Horticulturist Henry Middleton of South Carolina had this plant in his garden by 1800.


    Other Details

    Pollinator Pollinator

    Planted at Mount Vernon

    Planted at Mount Vernon Upper Garden

  • Upper Garden

  • Hardiness Zones

    4a 4b 5a 5b 6a 6b 7a 7b USDA basemap

    Average annual extreme minimum temperature 1976-2005

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