Family: Cruciferae
Scientific Name: Arabis caucasica
Common Name: Rock Cress
Description | A low growing perennial with an abundance of white flowers in the early spring. |
Plant Type | All Plants, Perennials Hardy |
Hardiness Zone | 4-7 |
Sunlight | full |
Moisture | average |
Soil & Site | well drained soil, prefers a basic ph. |
Temperature | Grows best in the northern range of its hardiness zone. |
Flowers | white, found on a raceme, 1/2" long with 4 petals, fragrant. |
Leaves | somewhat succulent, hairy |
Dimensions | Reaches 6-8 inches, space 8-12" on center, forms a mat of foliage |
Maintenance | Needs to be cut back after flowering to induce a fresh flush of growth. |
Propagation | seeds, cuttings and division |
Native Site | Native to the Mediterranean region. |
Misc Facts | (syn A. albida) (AR-a-bis) |
Author's Notes | My favorite place to use this plant is where it can cascade down a rock wall. |
Notes & Reference | #04-Herbaceous Perennial Plants (Allan Armitage), #40-Herbaceous Ornamental Plants (Steven Stills) |
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