Jul 5, 2021 · Purple rock cress ground cover (Aubrieta deltoidea) hugs the ground like a mat and displays rich, purple flowers in April through the middle of May and has a lovely scent. Rock wall cress (Arabis caucasica) is more likely to bloom in white or pink.

This showy, sprawling evergreen perennial is native to crevices of limestone rocks, along streams and in calcareous alpine meadows of Europe. It has naturalized in Canada and parts of the northern U.S. Ideal conditions for growth include a location with full …

Jul 9, 2011 · The main Aubrieta grown in gardens is either A. deltoidea and A. X cultorum; the two names are often interchanged. Overall, Aubrieta is smaller in stature than Arabis. There are several named selections including ‘Whitewell Gem', ‘Novalis Blue', 'Purple Gem', ‘Cascade Red', ‘Royal Red' and the ‘Axcent' series.

Nov 21, 2023 · Yes, members of Arabis make excellent groundcovers in gardens due to their low-growing habit and abundant spring flowers. Which Arabis species are most frequently grown by gardeners? The most commonly grown species is Arabis caucasica, or garden arabis, which is popular for its early spring white flowers. Are members of the Arabis fragrant?

Mar 16, 2022 · On some cultivars, such as Arabis caucasica and Arabis ferdinandi-coburgii, the foliage can show up as numerous superb rosettes of greenish to purplish leaves. Most Arabis species have a mat-forming overall growth habit.

Arabis caucasica is a synonym of Arabis alpina subsp. caucasica. Genus name comes from Arabia where some plants in the genus are native. Specific epithet comes from the Latin word alpinus meaning of mountains in reference to plant habitat. White rust and downy mildew are common. Root rot may occur in overly moist or poorly drained soils.

Apr 6, 2025 · Garden Arabis (Arabis Caucasica) is a large genus of the Brassicaceae family flowering plants. These plants have petite, delicate, and adorable flowers that go perfectly with their characteristic foliage.

Arabis caucasica 'Red Sensation' is a beautiful perennial plant that produces double red flowers. It is a member of the Brassicaceae family and is commonly known as Rock Cress. This plant is famous for its vibrant red flowers and its ability to add …

Apr 3, 2025 · Arabis caucasica ‘Red Rock’ is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that features striking clusters of vibrant red flowers. This variety blooms in early to mid-spring, creating a colorful carpet of blooms.

Arabis alpina subsp. caucasica (Mountain Rock Cress) is a mat-forming, evergreen perennial with loose rosettes of toothed, gray-green, oval leaves and masses of fragrant, white flowers held in loose racemes in spring.