1000pcs Basket of Gold Alyssum Seeds Perennial Rock Garden Flower Seeds | Drought Tolerant Ground Cover

Basket of Gold Alyssum Seeds – Heirloom Perennial, Approx. 1000 Seeds
Transform bare rock walls, sunny borders, or a struggling dry slope into a cascading carpet of gold. Basket of Gold Alyssum is a classic heirloom perennial prized for its dense, blanket-like display of tiny golden-yellow flowers over silvery-green foliage — one of the earliest and most reliable pollinator magnets in the spring garden.
If you've struggled to find a plant that actually thrives in poor, rocky, or sandy soil without constant babying, this is it. Basket of Gold is drought-tolerant, low-maintenance, and spreads into a low, mounding mat that's ideal for rock gardens, retaining walls, xeriscaping, and edging along sunny paths.
Why gardeners love it

A dense, eye-catching blanket of vivid golden-yellow blooms every spring
Low, spreading habit — perfect for cascading over rock walls, filling gaps between pavers, or edging borders
Extremely tough and drought-tolerant once established; thrives in poor, dry, rocky soil
A dependable perennial that returns year after year and draws early-season bees and pollinators
Compact size (6–12") means it works in small gardens, containers, and tight rocky crevices alike

Seed & Plant Details
Seed count: approx. 1000 seeds
Seed type: heirloom, non-GMO, American grown
Life cycle: perennial (returns each year)
Mature height: 6–12 inches
Bloom time: second year from seed
Hardiness: USDA Zones 3–9

How to Grow Basket of Gold from Seed

Start indoors 6–8 weeks before your last frost, or direct sow outdoors in early spring or fall
Cold stratification: for spring sowing, stratify seeds for 30 days for best germination
Planting depth: 1/8 inch
Spacing: 12–18 inches apart
Light: full sun
Soil: must drain well — this plant prefers poor, rocky, or sandy soil over rich, wet ground

Whether you're building a rock garden, filling in a dry border, or looking for a tough, pollinator-friendly groundcover that thrives on neglect, Basket of Gold Alyssum delivers a reliable, gorgeous show of color every spring.
Note: Growing conditions vary by climate and care. Germination and bloom timing may differ based on your growing zone and conditions.