Alyssum- Mountain Gold

Alyssum- Mountain Gold

Aurinia saxatilis

Synonyms: Alyssum saxatilis, Alyssum montanum

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• Perennial 15cm

• Golden yellow flowers

• Good for beds, rockeries and edging

Perennial growing to 15cm. Plants have a low growing habit with oblong leaves and produce displays of small scented golden yellow flowers. Ideal for carpeting. Good for beds, rockeries, paths and edging. Can be grown in containers. Tolerates poor soil. Drought tolerant. Also known as Basket of Gold and Berggold.

How to sow and grow:

Method:	Sow direct or raise seedlings
Sowing Depth:	2mm
When:	Spring and autumn (anytime in warm climates)
Germination:	5-14 days @ 10-15°C
Hardiness / Life Cycle:	Hardy Perennial (short lived)
Plant Spacing:	20cm
Plant Height:	12cm
Position:	Full or part sun, well drained soil
Days to Maturity/Flowering:	60 days

*Notes: Cut back after flowering. Protect from hot afternoon sun. Does not do well in wet boggy soils or high humidity.

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