species 4,531 observations

Gold-dust

Aurinia saxatilis

Field notes

Supports All

16 native animals
supported in the US

Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Mallard, Common Raven, Eurasian Jackdaw, Redpoll 4
Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors American Lady, Red Mason Bee, Cryptorhopalum apicale, Margined Calligrapher 12

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer: Ground covers
Light: Full sun
Moisture: Well drained
Soil: Rocky Sand
Drought tolerant: Yes
Deer resistant: Yes
Resists: Dry soil
Habit: Cascading Rounded Spreading
Plant type: Perennial Ground cover Herbaceous perennial

From NC State Extension and USDA PLANTS.