Product Description
Aurinia saxatilis Summit TM(30)ct FlatCommon Name: Basket-of-Gold, Perennial Alyssum, madwort, goldentuft and gold-dust.
Zone: 3 to 7.
Full Sun.
Height: 7 to 9 inches tall, spread 15 to 20 inches.
Moderate growth, Herbaceous perennial groundcover.
Aurinia is prized for its rousing floral display of tiny, golden yellow flowers borne in panicles just above the foliage. It forms fairly large, prostrate mounds of silvery-green leaves. Summit is an improved seed strain that produces very uniform plants and blooms very early compared to other Aurinias.
This plant demands full sun and very well-drained soil that is kept on the dry side. Plants grown in rich, moist or heavy clay soil may rot. To increase longevity, the foliage should be cut back by 1/3 after blooming. In hot and humid conditions, it may go dormant or be very short-lived.
Attributes: Border plants, Container, Edging, Drought Tolerant, Easy to grow. A well-behaved and disease resistant groundcover. It is especially attractive when planted on slopes, in the crevices of stone walls, sprawled over rocks or cascaded over rock walls.. Attracts butterflies. Deer resistant.
Thirty (30) plants per flat (or tray). Approximate Plug Measurements: 3 inches deep x 2 inches wide.
Other Details
The most important part of the plant is its root system. Healthy roots are the foundation of a healthy, vibrant plant. The type of plug container used is based on the specific needs of the plants. Perennials offered as bare root traditionally perform better when planted as bare root.Planted in a specialized mix, potted plants have well established root systems. Top growth stage will vary depending on the current life cycle and time of year when shipped. In Winter and early Spring dormant plants may be shipped. Dormant plants may be planted right away, even before the last frost date.
Most bare root varieties are field grown for at least one season, though Hemerocallis and Hosta are grown for two seasons. The bulk of the soil is removed during the harvesting process and the tops of most varieties are trimmed back to the crown. They are graded, packed in shredded aspen or sphagnum moss and stored in freezers until ready to be shipped.
See our Container Sizes and Bare Root Perennials pages for more information.
Plant information and care is provided in the Overview section, Plant Genus Page and general information is provided in the Planting Care & Guides. Additional questions can be asked on each Plant page.
Plant Spacing: Using the maximum mature spread or width of a plant to guide spacing, ensures space to grow to full size. To fill an area sooner, plant them closer together. Just remember, future thinning or transplanting may be needed.
Water: Keep a close eye on newly planted perennials, especially throughout the first growing year. Most early plant loss is due to too much or too little water!
