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Rock
Cress
Arabis
Description:
An excellent plant for rock gardens or as a ground cover. It's tiny white flowers
cover the plant in spring and early summer. |
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| Common Name: |
Rockcress, Wall Rockcress |
| Botanical
Name: |
Arabis |
| Type: |
Perennial |
| Soil
Preference: |
Tolerates drought and will grow in moist
soil but prefers well-drained/loamy soil with a neutral pH. |
| Light
Requirements: |
Full sun, partial sun |
| Attributes: |
Good in the rock garden, alpine garden or
to be used in the border or as a ground cover; attracts butterflies |
| Pests: |
None serious |
| Diseases: |
Root rot, gray mold, mildew and white rust may be a problem
but its not normally serious |
| Good Companion
Plants: |
Basket of Gold,
Bugleweed,
False Rock Cress, Hens &
Chicks, Creeping Phlox,
Stonecrop |
| Care: |
Divide in spring if necessary. Fertilize with
Plant-tone, Flower-tone or a water-soluble fertilizer. Planting Instructions: Perennials
Water & Fertilizer Schedule |
| Varieties: |
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Arabis
caucasica 'Little Treasure Deep Rose'
Rockcress
zones 4-9
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| Description:
Widely planted in rock gardens, this low-growing perennial forms a low, even
cushion of evergreen leaves. It makes an excellent cover for slopes or
sunny, dry areas. It is fairly drought tolerant once it is established. In
mid-spring, vibrant rose pink blossoms cover every inch of the foliage. It's
a spectacular show made even more lovely by mixing in spring-flowering
bulbs. |
| Bloom Color: |
Rose Pink |
| Bloom Time: |
Mid-Spring |
| Foliage Color: |
Green |
| Height: |
4-6" |
| Spread: |
10-12" |
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Arabis
caucasica 'Snowcap'
Wall Rockcress
zones 4-9
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| Description:
Widely planted in rock gardens, this low-growing perennial forms spreading
cushions of woolly grey, evergreen leaves. In mid-spring, dainty white
flowers cover every inch of the foliage "like cheese on a pizza". It's a
spectacular show made even more lovely by mixing in spring-flowering bulbs.
Try growing this variety as an edging, as an alpine plant, or as a
groundcover for slopes. It is fairly drought tolerant once it is
established. Plant it somewhere where the sweet fragrance can be enjoyed by
passersby. |
| Bloom Color: |
White |
| Bloom Time: |
April-June |
| Foliage Color: |
Green |
| Height: |
8-12" |
| Spread: |
10-18" |
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Arabis
caucasia 'Variegata'
Variegated Rock Cress
zones 4-9
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| Description: Low growing green foliage and white flower mats. This
form will tolerate some shade. We suggest removing the spent flowers for a neater
appearance. |
| Bloom Color: |
White |
| Bloom Time: |
April-June |
| Foliage Color: |
Green & yellow variegated |
| Height: |
8" |
| Spread: |
16-12" |
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