Description
Many 4-petaled taxi-cab yellow flowers clusters atop each stem like a cloud over the welcoming spring.
Aurinia saxitilis syn. Alyssum saxatile Basket of Gold Z 4-7
$13.25/barerootMany 4-petaled taxi-cab yellow flowers clusters atop each stem like a cloud over the welcoming spring.
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