Basket of Gold, also known as Golden Tuft or Alyssum, is a charming, low-growing perennial that adds a splash of cheerful color to spring gardens. Its clusters of bright yellow, fragrant flowers blanket the plant, creating a stunning display that attracts pollinators like bees and butterflies.
Key Features:
Low-growing: Typically reaches 6-12 inches tall, making it perfect for rock gardens, borders, or cascading over walls.
Evergreen foliage: Maintains its attractive, silvery-green leaves throughout the year.
Easy to grow: Thrives in well-drained soil and full sun.
Drought-tolerant: Once established, it can withstand dry conditions.
Attracts pollinators: Its nectar-rich flowers are a favorite of bees and butterflies.
Care Tips:
Pruning: Shear back after flowering to maintain a compact shape and encourage new growth.
Soil: Prefers well-drained soil; avoid heavy clay or wet soils.
Watering: Water regularly during dry periods, especially in the first year.
Fertilizing: Not typically needed, but a light application of balanced fertilizer in spring can boost flowering.
Incorporate Basket of Gold into Your Garden:
Rock gardens: Its low-growing habit and vibrant color make it a perfect choice for rock gardens.
Borders: Plant it along the edge of flower beds or pathways for a cheerful border.
Containers: It can also be grown in containers, adding color to patios or balconies.
Ground cover: Use it to fill in gaps between larger plants or to create a colorful ground cover.
