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Aurinia saxatilis 'Dudley Nevill Variegated'

Family Cruciferae
Plant Type herbaceous perennial
Zone USDA:   4a - 7b   RHS:   H   EGF:   H1 - H3   Australia:   1  
Care Level medium
Height 15 - 30 cm (6 - 12 in)
Spread 30 - 45 cm (12 - 18 in)
Light full sun
Soil Moisture low, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description The herbaceous perennial Aurinia saxatilis 'Dudley Nevill Variegated' (basket of gold) bears showy, pale yellow and fragrant blossoms during mid-spring. The showy foliage is greyish green and white in colour and evergreen.
Typical Uses Accent, alpine or rock garden, border, container, edging, ground cover and mass planting.
Special Characteristics It is worthy to note that Aurinia saxatilis 'Dudley Nevill Variegated' tolerates drought, and has a natural resistance to deer.
Cautions Where conditions are favourable, Aurinia saxatilis 'Dudley Nevill Variegated' (basket of gold) can be invasive and may require maintenance to keep it under control.