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Genus: Aurinia Species: saxatilis Common Name: Basket-of-Gold Family: Brassicaceae Order: Brassicales Native: Central Europe to northern Mediterranean Habit: Herbaceous Perennial Height: 0.5 to 1.5 feet Width: 0.5 to 1.5 feet Flowering Season: Spring Flower Color: Yellow Propagation: Seed, division or stem cutting Zone: 4-10 Note: This low-growing, compact perennial is suitable for edging, borders, ground covers, or rock gardens. It does poorly in heavy soils. To encourage new growth, cut plant back after flowering. Prefers sunny, fairly dry, well-drained, ordinary garden soil.