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Basket of Gold : Aurinia saxatile

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basket of gold

Family: Cruciferae

Above: full bloom at sunrise, Below: flowers close Use: borders, containers, rock gardens, alpine gardens
rain lilies

Plant: shrubby perenial to 18"

Origin: rocky areas of Mediterranean region into Eastern Europe

Zone
: 5 - 8

Flowers
: fragrant yellow flowers

Foliage: hoary, silvery foliage; semi-evergreen

Culture
: full sun to part sun in well-drained soil. Drought tolerant, but may go dormant during severe droughts.



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