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Synonym(s) Alyssum saxatile Common name basket of gold Family brassicaceae Life cycle perennial Flowers yellow Size 12" Light full sun Cultural notes well drained soil, drought tolerant From seed self-seeds in our garden Stays compact with clusters of yellow flowers, blooming from April into June. We allow self-sown volunteers to overtake their mother plants regularly, since the plants get a bit rangy after a few years. Maybe shearing/pruning would help, too :-)

In our garden, this plant grows in the following areas: back yard island, side garden

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