Basket-of-Gold
Basket-of-gold is one of the most vibrant spring-blooming plants in the Pikes Peak area. It is a mounding plant with gray-green, fuzzy leaves.
In May, its fragrant yellow flowers completely hide the leaves with blossoms during the main bloom period.
After the blooms fade, tan, round seedheads form. This is an excellent (and popular) spring-flowering plant for the Colorado Springs area.
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Basket-of-Gold
Basket-of-gold is one of the most vibrant spring-blooming plants in the Pikes Peak area. It is a mounding plant with gray-green, fuzzy leaves.
In May, its fragrant yellow flowers completely hide the leaves with blossoms during the main bloom period.
After the blooms fade, tan, round seedheads form. This is an excellent (and popular) spring-flowering plant for the Colorado Springs area.
Plant details
Botanic Name
Aurinia saxatilis
Pronunciation
aw-RIN-ee-uh saks-A-til-iss
Mature Height
8 to 12 in.
Mature Spread
24 to 36 in.
Water usage
Water Usage
One Droplet: Water twice per month or less, once established.
Two Droplets: Water about once per week, once established.
Three Droplets: Water about twice per week, once established.
Flower Color
yellow
Bloom time
spring
Colorado Native
No
Natural Habitat
Europe
Light Requirements
sun
Cold Hardiness
USDA zones 4-8
Elevation Limit
hardy to 9,000 ft.
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