{"product_id":"basket-of-gold-seeds-aurinia-saxatilis-golden-yellow-alyssum","title":"Basket-of-Gold Seeds – Aurinia saxatilis – Golden Yellow Alyssum","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🪴 Cultivate Your Garden with Quality Seeds - Affordable and Bursting with Life! 🌱\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0962\/5036\/4180\/files\/flower_1024x1024.jpg?v=1768540668\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(63, 98, 30);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBasket-of-Gold Seeds – Aurinia saxatilis – Golden Yellow Alyssum – Hardy Perennial Ground Cover for Rock Gardens \u0026amp; Sunny Borders.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(63, 98, 30);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(3, 3, 3);\"\u003e☀️ A Brilliant Cascade of Spring Sunshine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBasket-of-Gold (Aurinia saxatilis) is one of the most reliable and spectacular spring-blooming perennials for US gardens. In early spring (April–May), it erupts into a massive display of bright, golden-yellow flowers that completely cover its silvery-green foliage. The dense, mounding habit creates a beautiful carpet of color that looks stunning when planted on slopes, in rock gardens, or along the edges of walkways. It thrives in poor, dry soil where other plants struggle, making it a top choice for low-maintenance, drought-tolerant landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(134, 110, 60);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🌱How to Plant \u0026amp; Grow\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(82, 144, 44);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Full sun (6+ hours of direct sun per day). Will tolerate light shade but will flower much less.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(82, 144, 44);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e Well-drained, dry to medium moisture, poor to moderately fertile soil. Excellent drainage is critical – does not tolerate heavy clay or waterlogged roots.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(82, 144, 44);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e 14–21 days at 65–70°F (18–21°C). Requires light to germinate.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(82, 144, 44);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e 12–16 weeks from seed to bloom..\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(82, 144, 44);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e 6–12 inches. Spread: 12–18 inches.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(134, 110, 60);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e📏\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(208, 151, 6);\"\u003eSpacing \u0026amp; Seeding Instructions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Space plants 12 to 15 inches apart to allow for spreading. For a dense carpet, plant 10–12 inches apart.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeeding Density (Per Linear Foot):\u003c\/strong\u003e For a continuous border row, sow 4–6 seeds per linear foot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeeding Density (Per Square Foot):\u003c\/strong\u003e For large ground cover patches, sow 8–10 seeds per square foot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSowing Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Surface sow. Press seeds gently into the soil but do not cover with soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e📅 \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(32, 112, 177);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Calendar\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"MsoNormalTable\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 220.75px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 55.1875px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 25%; text-align: center; height: 55.1875px;\" valign=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 23.7319%; text-align: center; height: 55.1875px;\" valign=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNorthern States(3–5)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 23.7319%; text-align: center; height: 55.1875px;\" valign=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMid-Atlantic(6–7)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 27.5362%; text-align: center; height: 55.1875px;\" valign=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSouthern States(8–10)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 25%; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e                                       Start Indoors       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 23.7319%; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLate February – Early March\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 23.7319%; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLate January – Mid February\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 27.5362%; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLate December – Mid January\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 55.1875px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 25%; text-align: center; height: 55.1875px;\" valign=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTransplant Outdoors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 23.7319%; text-align: center; height: 55.1875px;\" valign=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMid – Late April\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 23.7319%; text-align: center; height: 55.1875px;\" valign=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLate March – Early April\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 27.5362%; text-align: center; height: 55.1875px;\" valign=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLate February – Early March\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 55.1875px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 25%; text-align: center; height: 55.1875px;\" valign=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDirect Sow (after frost)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 23.7319%; text-align: center; height: 55.1875px;\" valign=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEarly – Mid May\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 23.7319%; text-align: center; height: 55.1875px;\" valign=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMid – Late April\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 27.5362%; text-align: center; height: 55.1875px;\" valign=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLate March – Early April\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 55.1875px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 25%; text-align: center; height: 55.1875px;\" valign=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFall Sow (5–8)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 23.7319%; text-align: center; height: 55.1875px;\" valign=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMid – Late September\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 23.7319%; text-align: center; height: 55.1875px;\" valign=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLate September – Early October\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 27.5362%; text-align: center; height: 55.1875px;\" valign=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLate October – Early November\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e Basket-of-Gold is a hardy perennial in USDA zones 3–8. In zones 9–10, it is often grown as a cool-season annual or short-lived perennial due to heat and humidity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(177, 148, 16);\"\u003e🧑🌾 Step-by-Step Planting Instructions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(133, 169, 71);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStart Indoors (Recommended for Northern Zones 3–6):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e     \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFill a seed tray with moist seed-starting mix. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSprinkle seeds lightly on the soil surface. Do not cover.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMist lightly. Cover with a clear plastic dome to retain moisture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace in a warm, bright area (65–70°F).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove dome once seedlings emerge (14–21 days).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAfter 8–10 weeks, harden off seedlings over 5–7 days before transplanting outdoors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(133, 169, 72);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDirect Sow (Best for Zones 7–8):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e           \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ePrepare a well-drained bed in full sun. Mix in coarse sand or gravel if your soil is heavy clay.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eScatter seeds on the soil surface. Press in gently with a flat board.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eWater carefully with a fine spray nozzle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eKeep soil evenly moist until germination (14–21 days).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eAfter 4–6 weeks, thin seedlings to 12–15 inches apart.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(133, 169, 71);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFall Sow (Zones 5–8):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e   \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn late September to November (depending on your zone), prepare a weed-free bed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSow seeds on the surface. Press in gently.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater once, then let nature take its course. Seeds will naturally stratify over winter.\u003cbr\u003ePlants will germinate in early spring and bloom the same year (usually late April–May).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(133, 169, 71);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOngoing Care:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e   \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWatering: Water regularly until established. Once mature, water only during prolonged dry spells (once every 2–3 weeks). Overwatering will cause root rot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFertilizing: Do not fertilize. This plant prefers poor soil and will produce more flowers when grown lean.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeadheading: After the main spring bloom (usually late May), shear back the spent flowers by 2–3 inches to encourage tidy, fresh foliage for the rest of the year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDividing: Every 3–4 years, dig up the plant in early spring or late fall and divide the root ball to rejuvenate the plant and create new plants for free.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompanion Plants: Pairs beautifully with creeping phlox, lavender, salvia, and ornamental grasses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0962\/5036\/4180\/files\/3_e5881996-c859-49b3-8846-557f4099ccf2_600x600.png?v=1779434575\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(131, 125, 58);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🚚\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(19, 18, 17);\"\u003eFast Shipping for You! 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