Aurinia saxatilis ‘Gold Ball’ (Basket of Gold)

Mature Height: 8-12”
Mature Spread: 12-18”
Hardy To: 10,000’

Water: Low
Exposure: Sun
Flower Color: Yellow
Flower Season: Early Spring
Attracts: Butterflies
Resistant To: Deer
Description: With frothy flowers that open early and continue blooming for a month, Basket of Gold is one of the first perennials to show color in the garden. A native of central Europe and Turkey, it forms a compact mound of thick, grayish-green leaves that are covered by bright yellow flowers that light up the early spring gar- den. Basket of Gold is especially attractive when planted on slopes or along rock edges as it will have a cascading effect for the viewer. This plant will thrive in average, well-drained soil, and it may actu- ally become floppy and begin to rot if the soil is too rich or moist. Care: Can divide in the fall. Cut the flowering stems back by two- thirds after flowering to encourage compact growth.