500 Basket of Gold Alyssum Seeds – Alyssum saxatile

Golden Spring Blooms | Hardy Perennial Ground Cover

Add a brilliant splash of golden color to your garden with Basket of Gold Alyssum (Alyssum saxatile). This hardy perennial produces clusters of bright golden-yellow flowers that bloom in early spring, forming a stunning carpet of color across rock gardens, borders, and garden edges.

Basket of Gold is loved for its low-growing, spreading habit, making it an excellent ground cover for sunny landscapes. It thrives in poor soils and dry conditions once established, making it a low-maintenance favorite for gardeners.

Its cheerful flowers attract bees and beneficial pollinators, helping support a healthy garden ecosystem.

🌿 Why Gardeners Love Basket of Gold Alyssum

✅Brilliant golden-yellow spring blooms
✅Excellent ground cover plant
✅Perfect for rock gardens and borders
✅Attracts bees and pollinators
✅Hardy perennial that returns each year
✅Drought tolerant once established

📋 Plant Details

• Botanical Name: Alyssum saxatile
  
• Common Name: Basket of Gold, Golden Alyssum
  
• Plant Type: Perennial flowering plant
  
• Mature Height: 8–12 inches
  
• Spread: 12–18 inches
  
• Sunlight: Full Sun
  
• Soil Type: Well-drained soil
  
• Bloom Time: Early Spring
  
• Hardiness Zones: 3–9

🌱 Growing Instructions

1. Sow seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost, or direct sow outdoors after frost danger has passed.
2. Plant seeds lightly on the soil surface and press gently.
3. Keep soil evenly moist during germination.
4. Germination typically occurs within 10–20 days.
5. Transplant seedlings once they are strong enough and space 12–18 inches apart.

Basket of Gold thrives best in full sun and well-drained soil.

🌸 Perfect For

• Rock gardens
  
• Flower borders
  
• Ground cover plantings
  
• Cottage gardens
  
• Pollinator gardens
  
• Edging pathways

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Is Basket of Gold Alyssum a perennial?
Yes, it is a hardy perennial that returns every year in suitable climates.

When does Basket of Gold bloom?
It blooms in early spring, producing bright golden-yellow flowers.

Does Basket of Gold attract pollinators?
Yes, the flowers attract bees and beneficial insects.

Is Basket of Gold easy to grow?
Yes, it is a low-maintenance plant that thrives in sunny, well-drained locations.