Family: Cruciferae
Scientific Name: Arabis caucasica photo album
Common Name: Rock Cress
Description | A photo album of different Arabis cultivars |
Pronunciation | (AR-a-bis) |
Plant Type | All Plants, Perennials Hardy |
Hardiness Zone | 4-7 |
Sunlight | full |
Moisture | average |
Soil & Site | Needs a well drained soil and prefers a basic ph. |
Temperature | Grows best in the northern range of its hardiness zone |
Flowers | The white or pink flowers are found on a raceme. They are 1/2" long with 4 petals and are fragrant. |
Leaves | Forms a mat of foliage. The leaves are somewhat succulent and hairy. |
Dimensions | Reaches 6-8 inches, space 8-12" on center. |
Maintenance | Cut back after flowering to induce a fresh flush of growth and keep the plants compact and full. |
Propagation | seeds, cuttings and division |
Native Site | Native to the Mediterranean region. |
Misc Facts | (syn A. albida) |
Notes & Reference | #04-Herbaceous Perennial Plants (Allan Armitage), #40-Herbaceous Ornamental Plants (Steven Stills) |
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