Alyssum Seeds – Basket of Gold

Alyssum Seeds – Basket of Gold produce bright golden-yellow blooms that create a striking ground cover across beds, borders, and rock gardens. Known for their dense clusters of small, vibrant flowers, these seeds are easy to grow and suitable for a wide range of climates. They thrive in full sun and well-drained soil, making them ideal for gardeners seeking a low-maintenance, colorful addition to their landscape. With a compact growth habit and long-season flowering, these seeds are a great choice for enhancing outdoor spaces.

Features

• Produces vivid golden-yellow clusters of blooms

• Ideal for flower beds, borders, rock gardens, and edging

• Drought-tolerant and low-maintenance once established

• Suitable for both beginner and experienced gardeners

• Attracts beneficial pollinators

• Performs well in full sun and well-drained soil

Specifications

• Common Name (US): Alyssum

• Variety: Basket of Gold

• Growth Habit: Compact, mounding

• Bloom Color: Golden yellow

• Plant Type: Annual to short-lived perennial (varies by zone)

• Sun Exposure: Full sun

• Soil Type: Well-drained, sandy or loamy soil

• Watering: Moderate; drought-tolerant once established

• Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 3–9

• Planting Season:

  • Spring: February to April (zones 7–9)

  • Early Spring to Summer: March to June (zones 3–6)

• Germination Time: 10–20 days

• Mature Height: 6–12 inches

• Spacing: 8–12 inches apart

• Best Use: Beds, borders, rock gardens, pathways, landscape edging