Basket-of-Gold Seeds – Yellow Perennial Flowers

Golden Spring Color for Rocks, Walls, and Borders

Basket-of-Gold (Aurinia saxatilis) produces dense clusters of small, bright-yellow flowers above gray-green foliage. This spreading perennial brings a splash of spring color to the edge of a bed, a rock garden, or a planting that spills over a low wall.

Grow it along a sunny path or in a well-drained patio container where its golden flowers and soft foliage can be enjoyed up close. This listing is for Basket-of-Gold seeds, not Sweet Alyssum or Mountain Gold.

Plant Highlights

• Common name: Basket-of-Gold.
• Botanical name: Aurinia saxatilis.
• Life cycle: Perennial.
• Flower color: Bright yellow.
• Foliage: Gray-green.
• Habit: Spreading, suited to border edges and cascading displays.
• Main display: Spring; flowering dates depend on climate and growing conditions.
• Growing priorities: A sunny position and freely draining soil.

Sowing and Establishment

Use clean seed-starting containers and a freely draining seed-starting mix, or prepare a weed-free outdoor seedbed. Follow the Basket-of-Gold instructions supplied with your seed for planting dates, sowing depth, and germination temperature.

Water gently so the small seeds are not displaced. Keep the growing medium moist during germination without leaving it saturated. Gradually acclimate indoor-grown seedlings to outdoor conditions before transplanting.

Garden Care

Choose a site where excess water drains away readily, especially around the crown. Water young plants as they establish, then adjust watering to rainfall, soil drainage, and plant condition. Avoid persistent waterlogging.

Allow room for the spreading habit when planting near paths or other flowers. Trim faded flowering stems to keep the planting tidy, without cutting deeply into older growth.

Growing in Containers

Choose a container with drainage holes and a well-draining potting mix. Position near the edge of a planter if you want the foliage and flowers to spill over the side, leaving enough room for growth.

Check moisture regularly and water as needed, allowing excess water to drain away. Do not leave the container standing in water. Protect container-grown roots from severe winter exposure where necessary.

Available Seed Packs

Choose 500 seeds, 2,000 seeds, 1/4 oz, or 1 oz. The current 1 oz option is labeled 35,000 seeds; counts in weight-based packs are approximate and can vary. This listing is for planting seeds, not established plants. All packs are for the yellow-flowered selection; there is no separate flower-color option.