Rock Cress (Wall)

Arabis

Ground Cover Perennials

Description

Arabis (rock wall cress, rock cress, mountain rock cress) Similar to Aubrieta or purple rock cress in growth habit with the main difference being color of blooms. You will likely find this plant in tones of pinks and white. Low growing, mounding perennial with the dense flush of small blooms early in the season.
Botanical Name
Arabis
Height
6-8"
Width
12-18"
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Soil Type
Well Draining Alkaline
Bloom Time
Spring Early Summer
Bloom Colors
White Pink Red Purple
Foliage Colors
Silver
Water Requirements
Low Secondary Culinary
Zones
Zone 3 Zone 3B Zone 4 Zone 4A Zone 4B Zone 5 Zone 5B Zone 6 Zone 7

Tags

Good for Paths Flip Your Strip Bees Butterflies Medium Growing