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Aurinia saxatilis 'Gold Dust'

Family Cruciferae
Plant Type herbaceous perennial
Zone USDA:   4a - 8b   RHS:   H   EGF:   H1 - H4   Australia:   1 - 2  
Care Level
Height 20 - 30 cm (8 - 12 in)
Spread 30 - 35 cm (12 - 14 in)
Light full sun to light shade
Soil Moisture low to average, well-drained
Soil Type loam to sandy
Soil pH neutral to alkaline

Description The herbaceous perennial Aurinia saxatilis 'Gold Dust' (aurinia) bears showy, bright yellow and fragrant blossoms during mid-spring to late spring. The showy matte foliage is faded green and greyish green in colour, medium in texture and semi-evergreen.
Typical Uses Alpine or rock garden, border and edging.
Special Characteristics This herbaceous perennial attracts butterflies to your garden.
Cautions With its fast growth rate, Aurinia saxatilis 'Gold Dust' (aurinia) will reach its mature size quickly. Keep this in mind when planning the layout of your garden. Reaching maturity quickly can be a benefit if you want your garden to look more established sooner. This plant is self-sowing, and without intervention may spread broadly and randomly.