Summit™ Golden Yellow Alyssum
Aurinia saxatilis 'Golden Yellow'
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| Under $50 | $9.99 |
| $50 - $99.99 | $14.99 |
| $100 - $149.99 | $16.99 |
| $150+ | $24.99 |
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
Plant Highlights
Summit™ Golden Yellow Alyssum highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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Brand
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Botanical Name
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Growing Zones
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Mature Height
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Mature Spread
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Sun ExposureFull Sun
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Moisture
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Soil
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Growth RateMedium
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Fall Color
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Pollinator Friendly
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Fragrant
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Pruning Time
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Bloom PeriodLate Spring
Growing Zones 3-7
Order the spring-blooming Summit™ Golden Yellow Alyssum (Aurinia saxatilis 'Golden Yellow') is a perennial with brilliant golden yellow blossoms that explodes with a massive yellow flower display in spring, and a delicately sweet scent.
Also known as Perennial Alyssum and Basket of Gold, attracts loads of butterflies and bees as it blooms in profusion all spring! Forming very low-growing mats of vivid green foliage, these are classic edging and spiller plants for your container gardens and landscape!
Reaching only 6-8 inches tall and upwards of 18 inches wide, giving you ample cover over bare ground or spilling over rocks and edging! Extremely cold hardy in growing zones 3-7, they thrive in the full sun all day without fail! These are xeric plants and can be quite drought tolerant once established.
Planting and Application:
Golden Yellow Alyssum is a classic edging and rock garden plant! They just seem made for spilling over rocks and pathway edges! Plant some intermittently along a walkway or in that hell-strip along the road without worrying some light foot traffic will harm them. Ideal spillers and vivid color for your patio and porch containers, balcony planters and even hanging baskets!
Looking lovely rambling around the bases of other plants as living mulch and groundcover, Alyssum are ideal facer plants to hide and dress up the bases of large plants. Line the front of your home's foundation plantings or skirt around urns, mailboxes or other structures!
- Brilliant Yellow Tiny Flower Clusters
- Bright Gold Spring Display Over Green Foliage
- Low Growing Groundcover
- Bees & Butterflies!
- Edging, Containers & Rock Gardens
#ProPlantTips for Care:
Alyssum love and thrive in hot, dry, especially well-drained soils, but are not particular on the soil type! Once established, these are xeric plants that just shine in the full sun!
- Full Sun
- Moderate Growth Rate & Low Maintenance
- Low Water Needs Once Established
- Deadhead When Blooms Fade, Prune Early Spring
- Mulch Bed Well
Buy the Summit™ Golden Yellow Alyssum this year to add some gilded sunshine for your landscape! Order yours today before they're gone at NatureHills.com!
