Gold Dust
Aurinia saxatilis
Also known as
Basket of gold, Goldentuft madwort, Goldentuft alyssum
Alyssum saxatile L 01HD by DHochmayr (CC BY-SA 3.0)
Full Sun
Easy care
Light watering
Frost Hardy
8a
USDA zone
-12°C
Minimum temperature
Expected size
Height | Spread | |
|---|---|---|
50cm | Max | 50cm |
10cm | Min | 10cm |
5 years to reach maturity
Flowering
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spring
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summer
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autumn
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winter
This plant has a mild fragrance
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Gold Dust Overview
Aurinia saxatilis is a low growing evergreen perennial that forms soft-looking, spreading clumps. From mid to late spring to early summer, it produces panicles of yellow flowers. The leaves are hairy with a silvery green colour and a simple oval shape. This plant is ideally suited to full sun and well-drained soil. It may be used as an edging plant, in a rock garden, in a container, or on backs and slopes.
How to harvest Gold Dust
Not generally harvested
How to propagate Gold Dust
Seed
Easily propagated by seed. Sow from February to April in 0.5cm deep in a seed tray, can be placed in a cold frame, unheated glasshouse or on a windowsill in a warm kitchen. Is prone to self-seeding.
Cuttings
Semi-ripe cuttings can be taken late summer to early autumn.
Special features of Gold Dust
Attracts butterflies
Drought resistant
Attractive flowers
Other uses of Gold Dust
Rock garden, border, edging.