Alyssum

March 13, 2016 @ 4:30 am

(Aurinia) Want a bright pop of early season color?  You can’t beat hardy alyssum with it’s striking yellow blooms. Also known at Basket of Gold, this perennials pairs well with late Spring bulbs.  Silver-gray foliage is attractive even when the plant is not in bloom.  Plant in well-drained soil. Very drought tolerant.

Exposure: Sun, Part Sun

Bloom Time:  Spring

Varieties:

  • Summit: 8″H x 10″W. Zone 3