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California Native Plant

Arabis caucasica

Alpine Rockcress

Plant photo of: Arabis caucasica
Information by:         Photographer: Stan Shebs

 

Description

Clusters of dainty blooms combine with evergreen foliage to bring color, fragrance and soft texture to the harshest planting sites. This mounding spreader thrives in poor, dry soil, heat and wind. A light shearing after blooming is all the effort it takes to keep this Arabis looking great.

 

Plant Type

Perennial, Herb

Height Range

Under 1'

Flower Color

White

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Light Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam

Soil Condition

Rich, Well-drained, Moist

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Meadow, Mediterranean, Seascape, Tropical, Wetlands, Wild Garden, Woodland

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers, Unusual Foliage

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Entry, Perennial Border, Indoor, Patio, Walkways, With Rocks

Special Uses

Container, Cut Flowers, Mass Planting, Small Spaces, Hanging Baskets

Attracts Wildlife

Hummingbirds, Butterflies

Water Saving Tip:

Apply a layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.

Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost or aged sawdust.