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Exposurefull sun
Waterlow
Typeperennial
Distribution
Aurinia saxatilis (Alyssum saxatilis)
gold dust
Flower Color
Description
An evergreen perennial to 20cm, forming a low mound of greyish-green leaves with plentiful, small, bright yellow flowers
Mature Height
0.5m
Mature Spread
0.5m
Plant Characteristics
Foliage
Evergreen
Growth Habit
Clumping
Growth Speed
Slow · 0.1 m/yr
Soil Texture
ChalkLoamSand
Soil pH
AcidAlkalineNeutral
Soil Moisture
Well-drained
Hardiness (RHS)
H7
Hardiness (USDA)
Zones 3-7
Flowering Season
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Key Features
Cottage and informal gardenGravel gardenRock gardenWildlife gardensLow MaintenanceBanks and slopesFlower borders and bedsGarden edgingGround cover