Rock Cress

Common name Rock Cress
Latin name Aubrieta
Types
  • Ground cover
  • Perennial
Height 3-6"
Spread 12-24"
Light & Water
Full sun:
Part sun:
Zone 4
Bloom month April
Bloom colours
  • Pink
  • Purple
  • White
Foliage colours
  • Evergreen
  • Green
Features Deer resistant
Notes

Early spring blooming ground cover needs to be trimmed back after bloom to promote compact lush new growth. Many varieties go yellow and dormant in summer. Best variety for year round good looks is 'Argenteo-variegata' with evergreen grey/white leaves.
Note: Rock Cress is also the common name for Arabis, another spring bloomer. Fair heat resistance, moderate growth rate.

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