Alyssum 'Gold Basket' Seeds (Alyssum saxatile)

Alyssum 'Gold Basket' is a striking perennial that covers itself with brilliant golden-yellow blooms in spring. Forming neat, spreading mounds, it creates a dazzling display in rock gardens, borders, and walls. Hardy, drought-tolerant, and easy to grow, this sun-loving plant is perfect for brightening dry, poor soils with long-lasting color.

What Makes It Special

• Masses of golden-yellow flowers in spring

• Compact, spreading habit for vibrant groundcover

• Thrives in poor, dry soils and resists drought

Key Features

• Botanical name: Alyssum saxatile

• Hardy perennial

• Height: 15–20 cm (6–8 in)

• Spread: 30–40 cm

• Bloom time: Spring to early summer

Ideal For

• Rock gardens and sunny slopes

• Wall crevices and borders

• Pollinator-friendly planting

Sowing

• Sow indoors Feb–Apr or outdoors Apr–Jun

• Press seeds lightly into soil; do not bury deeply

• Germination: 14–21 days at 15–20°C

• Space plants 25–30 cm apart

• Flowers the following spring