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Aubrieta gracilis
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Aubrieta gracilis
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Aubrieta gracilis


Dwarf Rock Cress

USDA Zone: 4-9

Plant number: 1.090.650


Rock Cress is a popular spring-flowering rock garden perennial. It forms a low cushion of evergreen leaves, literally smothered by flowers for several weeks. This species is very compact or tight in habit with flowers of rich vibrant magenta purple. Excellent in the rock garden or scree, cascading over walls, for edging or in alpine containers. This species will come true from seed or it can also be increased by division, best done in early autumn. Plants should be trimmed lightly immediately after blooming, to encourage a thick mounding habit, unless ripe seed is desired.

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Aubrieta gracilis


Optimal Growing
Conditions
Appearance and
Characteristics
Sun Exposure
  Full Sun or
  Partial Shade
Soil Type
  Normal or
  Sandy
Soil pH
  Neutral or
  Alkaline or
  Acid
Soil Moisture
Care Level
  Moderate
Flower Colour
  Purple
Blooming Time
  Mid Spring
  Late Spring
Foliage Color
  Deep Green
Plant Uses & Characteristics
  Alpine & Rock
  Containers
  Deer Resistant
  Drought Tolerant
  Edging
  Evergreen
Height
   5-10 cm
   2-4 inches
Spread
   15-30 cm
   6-12 inches
Foot Traffic
   Light
Growth Rate
   Slow