Basket of Gold Seeds

Basket of Gold Alyssum Seeds

Aurinia saxatilis
Previously alyssum saxatile
Seeds per Package: 100
 Basket-of-Gold Seeds – Aurinia saxatilis
A golden cascade for rock walls, crevices, and shallow soils

Like sunlight spilled from a goblet, Basket-of-Gold (Aurinia saxatilis) pours over walls, pathways, and stone edges in a shimmering cascade of bright golden-yellow blooms. One of spring’s earliest floral treasures, this perennial delights with its ability to thrive in places other flowers would never dare—shallow soils, rocky crevices, and even cracks between stones. Once established, it billows in mounds or tumbles gracefully down walls, a cheerful herald of brighter days ahead.

Compact, resilient, and drought-tolerant, Basket-of-Gold is a true ally for rock gardens, borders, or any patch of earth that seems too lean or shallow for beauty to take root. When in bloom, its golden flowers glow like tiny suns, attracting pollinators and bringing life to otherwise forgotten spaces.

 Pollinator’s Treasure
Bees and early pollinators adore its golden clusters, gathering happily as spring unfolds.

Growing Tips

Sow: Direct sow outdoors in spring or fall, or start indoors 6–8 weeks before last frost.

Depth: Sow seeds on the surface, pressing lightly—needs light to germinate.

Light: Full sun.

Soil: Prefers lean, well-drained, even rocky soil. Thrives in shallow spaces where little else grows.

Spacing: 12 inches apart for spreading mats.

Height: 8–12 inches tall, with spreading habit.

Bloom Time: Early to late spring, with golden waves lasting several weeks.

Care: Drought tolerant once established. Trim back after blooming to maintain shape and encourage a tidy mound.

✨ Perfect for rock gardens, retaining walls, and sun-baked stone paths, Basket-of-Gold is the plant that turns hard places into glowing ones. ✨