Compact Golden Edible Flowers for Small Spaces and Containers
'Baby Gold' features compact plants with bright golden-yellow edible flowers that bloom from summer through fall. This dwarf variety grows 6-10 inches tall with a mounding habit, making it perfect for small spaces, edging, and containers. The plants produce peppery-flavored leaves and flowers throughout the growing season. These plants thrive in full sun and poor to average soil, actually preferring lean conditions for best flowering. The peppery leaves and golden flowers are perfect for fresh use in salads, garnishes, and as edible decorations. Perfect for adding compact size, edible golden flowers, and peppery flavor to gardens and containers.
Key Features
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Edible flowers and leaves – Peppery flavor for salads and garnishes
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Bright golden-yellow blooms – Cheerful flowers summer through fall
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Compact dwarf habit – 6-10 inches tall, perfect for small spaces
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Mounding form – Neat, tidy growth habit
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Prefers poor soil – Too much fertilizer reduces flowering
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Easy to grow – Tolerates heat and cold, low maintenance
Growing Tips
Plant in full sun in poor to average, well-drained soil. Avoid rich soil and fertilizer which promotes foliage over flowers. Space plants 6-8 inches apart. Water moderately, allowing soil to dry between waterings. Deadhead spent blooms to encourage more flowers. Harvest leaves and flowers as needed. Self-seeds readily. Annual.
Container Size: 4" Pot
Mature Size: 6-10" tall, mounding habit
Light: Full sun
Water: Low to moderate, drought tolerant
Hardiness: Annual, tolerates heat and cold
Special Feature: Edible golden flowers, compact size, peppery flavor
Pricing & Availability
All items are subject to availability. You may contact us via email - mulchpit1@gmail.com, or call us at 615-754-7076 to check our current availability. We strive to keep our website prices accurate, but prices are subject to change.
