Aurinia saxatilis

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Aurinia saxatilis
Basket Of Gold; Gold Dust; Golden Tuft Alyssum

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DERIVATION

Aurinia	- From the Latin aureus (golden) and referring to the flower color
saxatilis	- Found growing among rocks

FAMILY

Brassicaceae (Mustard | Crucifer Family) Other Plants in the Mustard Crucifer Family

HABIT

Herbaceous

GROWTH FORM

Prostrate

RANGE

C & SE Europe

FLOWERS

Yellow

HARDINESS

USDA Zone 4 (Coldest zone where hardy)

SOIL

Average to sandy, well-drained

SUN REQUIREMENTS

Sun

SPECIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Attracts Butterflies

COMMON NAME(S)

Basket Of Gold | Gold Dust | Golden Tuft Alyssum

SYNONYMS

Alyssum saxatile

Location Map for Aurinia saxatilis (Basket Of Gold; Gold Dust; Golden Tuft Alyssum) - 3 Map Locations Found
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Individual Location for Aurinia saxatilis:
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Accession
Number

Year

Location

1	812231*1	1981	Rock Alpine Garden
2	812231*2	1981	Rock Alpine Garden
3	812231*3	1981	Rock Alpine Garden

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	FLOWERING: When Aurinia saxatilis has been observed flowering at Denver Botanic Gardens

2017
2009
2006

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