| Aubrieta spp. | USDA Zone: 4-9 |
False Rock Cress, a cheerful ground cover, is a great candidate for edging your paths or tucking into stone walls if your site meets some basic growing requirements. When the profuse pink/purple flowers have faded, the grayish-green foliage maintains a handsome mat that covers bare areas under leggy roses or between paving stones on a garden path.
This stunning alpine variety produces beautiful cascades of dainty pink/purple flowers in springtime; for the rest of the season it is an attractive dense green mat adding tremendous intrest to the rock garden or border edges/
Rock Cress is recommended for the following landscape applications;
- Rock/Alpine Gardens
- Border Edging
- Groundcover
Bloom Time: Spring
Attracts Butterflies
Common Name: False Rock Cress
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| More About False Rock Cress |
| Height: 4-6 inches |
Spread: 12-24 inches |
Flower Colour: Pink / Purple Shades |
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Rock Cress does best in full sun to partial shade. It prefers to grow in average to moist conditions, and shouldn't be allowed to dry out. It is not particular as to soil type, but has a definite preference for alkaline soils. It is somewhat tolerant of urban pollution. Consider applying a thick mulch around the root zone over the growing season to conserve soil moisture. Note that when grown in a container, it may not perform exactly as indicated on the tag - this is to be expected. Also note that when growing plants in outdoor containers and baskets, they may require more frequent waterings than they would in the yard or garden. Be aware that in our climate, most plants cannot be expected to survive the winter if left in containers outdoors, and this plant is no exception. NOTE: Some flowers and plants may be harmful or poisonous to people or pets if touched or ingested. If you require more information before placing an order, please let us know in advance. |
