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Rock Cress (Arabis caucasica Little Treasure Deep Rose) - Rock Cress is a drought tolerant, widely planted perennial rock garden plant used for a used for a bright Spring showing of flowers.

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Groundcover Specifications

SEASON

Perennial

USDA ZONES

3 - 7

HEIGHT

4 - 8 inches

WIDTH

4 - 8 inches

BLOOM SEASON

Spring

BLOOM COLOR

Rose

ENVIRONMENT

Partial shade

DEER RESISTANT

Yes

Planting Directions

TEMPERATURE

68F

AVERAGE GERM TIME

21 - 28 days

LIGHT REQUIRED

Yes

DEPTH

Do not cover the seed but tightly press into the soil

SOIL TYPE

Well-drained, pH 6.2 - 7.2

SOWING RATE

500 seeds covers approximately 10 square feet

MOISTURE

Keep seeds moist until germination

Rock Cress (Arabis caucasica Little Treasure Deep Rose) - Rock Cress is a drought tolerant, widely planted perennial rock garden plant used for a bright Spring showing of flowers. This selection forms a mounding cushion of gray-green leaves, bearing masses of fragrant, small, vibrant rose flowers from early to mid Spring. All arabis plants require good drainage, particularly in the winter months. Shear plants lightly after blooming in order to maintain a bushy, compact habit. Deer and rabbits tend to avoid rock cress.

Rock cress is a very vibrant, ground covering, mat-forming and tough plant that will grow anywhere. 

Common Questions

Q

Is Rock Cress low maintenance?

A

Yes, rock cress is generally considered low maintenance once established.

Q

Are Rock Cress deer resistant?

A

Yes, rock cress is often considered deer resistant due to its strong fragrance.

Q

Why are my plants not bloom well?

A

Insufficient sunlight, improper pruning or overcrowding can all lead to a lower number of blooms. Deadheading spent blooms will encourage a longer bloom season, dividing overcrowded plants will give your plants room to thrive and make sure they are in an area of your garden with at least 6 hours of sunlight per day.

Q

Can I grow in containers?

A

Yes, choose a container with good drainage and fill container with well-draining potting mix. As plants grow, they may need to be repotted in larger container.

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Groundcover Specifications

SEASON

Perennial

USDA ZONES

4 - 9

HEIGHT

4 - 6 inches

WIDTH

12 - 23 inches

BLOOM SEASON

Mid spring to early summer

BLOOM COLOR

Violet purple

GROWTH RATE

Moderate

ENVIRONMENT

Full sun to partial shade

DEER RESISTANT

Yes

Planting Directions

TEMPERATURE

68F

AVERAGE GERM TIME

14 - 21 days

LIGHT REQUIRED

Yes

DEPTH

Seeds must be covered thinly

SOIL TYPE

Well-drained, pH 6.5 - 7.5

SOWING RATE

Approximately 2000 Aubrieta seeds covers 40 square feet

MOISTURE

Keep seeds moist until germination

PLANT SPACING

12 inches

Beautiful in the Garden

This dense herbaceous evergreen perennial is low maintenance and easy to grow.

Beautiful in the Garden

Lovely Low-Grower

How to Grow

Sow Aubrieta ground cover seed indoors 6 - 8 weeks before the last expected frost date. Use starter trays using a sterilized mix. Press the Rock Cress seeds into the soil and thinly cover. The Aubrieta seed needs light to germinate. Transplant into the garden 12 inches apart after frost danger has passed. After frost season has passed, Rock Cress ground cover seeds can be directly sown into a prepared seedbed outdoors. Sowing Rate: Approximately 2000 Aubrieta seeds covers 40 square feet.

  • Environment: full sun to partial shade
  • Soil: well-drained w' pH 6.5-7.5
  • Plant spacing: 12 inches
Lovely Low-Grower

Plant Specifications

Rock cress is a low-growing perennial flowering plant that grows in USDA zones 4 through 9. It grows wonderfully as a ground cover and rock garden plant. Make sure to trim lightly immediately after blooming.

  • Bloom color: purple
  • Bloom season: mid spring to early summer
  • Height: 4 inches

Rock Cress (Aubrieta Hybrida Whitewell Gem) - Grow this terrific perennial from Aubrieta seeds. Aubrieta Whitewell Gem, commonly known as Rock Cress, is an extremely popular rock garden plant and a familiar sight in the spring garden. It forms a low cushion of evergreen leaves, literally smothered by flowers for several months. This Rock Cress variety has flowers in various shades of purple to violet, over grey-green leaves. These ground cover plants should be trimmed lightly immediately after blooming, to encourage a thick mounding habit. Rock Cress plants are an excellent choice for a rock garden in sun or partial shade, growing over rock walls, or in alpine troughs, containers, or in mass plantings for a flowering ground cover. Aubrieta plants do take light foot traffic.

Sow Aubrieta ground cover seed indoors 6 - 8 weeks before the last expected frost date. Use starter trays using a sterilized mix. Press the Rock Cress seeds into the soil and thinly cover. The Aubrieta seeds need light to germinate. Transplant into the garden 12 inches apart after frost danger has passed. After frost season has passed, Rock Cress ground cover seeds can be directly sown into a prepared seedbed outdoors.

Common Questions

Q

How can the aubrieta plant be used in a landscape?

A

These flowers are great for banks, slopes, beds and borders, edging plants, ground cover, they are beautiful in containers cascading over the edge and rock walls.

Q

Do aubrieta flowers attract any pollinators?

A

Yes, these beautiful flowers attract bees, butterflies and hummingbirds.

Q

Will deer eat these plants?

A

No, deer tend to avoid the aubrieta plants.

Q

Do I need to prune back my plants?

A

Yes, when flowering has finished for the season, cut back to encourage new growth and maintain compact form. Best practice is to trim back no more than ½ the plant at one time.

Q

What are some good companion plants?

A

Plants such as candytuft, snow in summer, phlox, lambs ear, blue fescue, dianthus, and sedums all go well with the aubrieta plants.

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Groundcover Specifications

SEASON

Perennial

USDA ZONES

4 - 8

HEIGHT

6 - 8 inches

BLOOM SEASON

Spring

BLOOM COLOR

White

ENVIRONMENT

Full sun to partial shade

SOIL TYPE

Well-drained, pH 6.5 - 7.2

DEER RESISTANT

Yes

Planting Directions

TEMPERATURE

68F

AVERAGE GERM TIME

21 - 28 days

LIGHT REQUIRED

Yes

DEPTH

Do not cover the seed but tightly press into the soil

SOWING RATE

Approximately 5000 seeds covers 100 square feet or 3 - 4 seeds per plant

MOISTURE

Keep moist until germination

SPACING

10 inches

Origins Of The Rock Cress

The Rock Cress is native to Canada and Europe. It is also native to some parts of the northern U.S. From Maine to Wisconsin, and south to Tennessee.

Origins Of The Rock Cress

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How to Grow

If sowing Rock Cress indoors, sow seeds 6 - 8 weeks before the last frost. Press seeds just slightly into the soil. Transplant outdoors after germination, usually after 3 - 4 weeks. Rock Cress does best in full sun, though they will tolerate light to partial shade.

  • Sowing Rate: Approximately 5000 seeds covers 100 square feet or 3 - 4 seeds per plant
  • Depth: Do not cover the seed but tightly press into the soil
  • Average Germ Time: 21 - 28 days
  • Moisture: Keep moist until germination
  • Spacing: 10 inches
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Groundcover Specifications

It also likes slightly dry soil best. it is best to water your Rock Cress only during the peak of summer, when its the hottest and most dry. It is best to cut back the Arabis after the flowering period.

  • Height: 6 - 8 inches
  • USDA Zones: 4 - 8
  • Season: Perennial

Wall Rock Cress (Arabis Alpina Snow Peak) - Arabis ground cover seed produces early spring blooms and a low-maintenance ground cover. It is cold-hardy to zone 4, though in the coldest areas it will need winter mulch protection for the roots. Rock Cress ground cover drought tolerant plants may need to be replaced every 3 - 4 years, or it can be refreshed by digging it up and dividing the plants. Arabis Alpina has a sweet fragrance and attracts bees.

Rock Cress perennial ground cover establishes well from ground cover seeds. It works well as a ground cover for slopes. It is fairly drought tolerant once it is established. Use Rock Cress on a ledge of rock or a stone wall. As it matures and spreads, it will cascade over the stones. Rock Cress has attractive silvery-green evergreen leaves which hug the ground, about 6 - 8 inches in height, occasionally jumping up to 10 inches. In climates with mild winters, the leaves of this flowering ground cover plant hold their looks into winter. Trim back the Arabis Alpina plant after blooming to keep it neat and tidy.

Common Questions

Q

Is Rock Cress low maintenance?

A

Yes, rock cress is generally considered low maintenance once established.

Q

Are Rock Cress deer resistant?

A

Yes, rock cress is often considered deer resistant due to its strong fragrance.

Q

Why are my plants not bloom well?

A

Insufficient sunlight, improper pruning or overcrowding can all lead to a lower number of blooms. Deadheading spent blooms will encourage a longer bloom season, dividing overcrowded plants will give your plants room to thrive and make sure they are in an area of your garden with at least 6 hours of sunlight per day.

Q

Can I grow in containers?

A

Yes, choose a container with good drainage and fill container with well-draining potting mix. As plants grow, they may need to be repotted in larger container.

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Groundcover Specifications

SEASON

Perennial

USDA ZONES

4 - 8

HEIGHT

6 - 8 inches

BLOOM SEASON

Spring

BLOOM COLOR

Pink

ENVIRONMENT

Full sun to partial shade

SOIL TYPE

Well-drained, pH 6.2 - 7.2

DEER RESISTANT

Yes

Planting Directions

TEMPERATURE

68F

AVERAGE GERM TIME

21 - 28 days

LIGHT REQUIRED

Yes

DEPTH

Do not cover the seed but tightly press into the soil

SOWING RATE

Approximately 2000 seeds covers 40 square feet or 3 - 4 seeds per plant

MOISTURE

Keep moist until germination

SPACING

8 inches

Lovely Ground Cover

Arabis rosea is an excellent ground cover plant. It is a resilient flower that doesn't mind the heat, and it looks incredible when planted en masse!

Lovely Ground Cover

Low-Growing Perennial

How To Grow

If starting indoors, sow seeds 6-8 weeks before the last expected frost. Do not cover the seeds, but tightly press into the soil. Make sure to keep the seeds moist until germination, but not wet. These seeds can also be started directly outdoors. Sow seeds after all danger of frost has passed. Sow 3-4 seeds per plant, or broadcast approximately 2000 seeds to cover 40 square feet. These plants should be spaced 8 inches apart. Germination will occur in 21-28 days, and the plants will bloom during the spring.

  • Environment: full sun to partial shade
  • Germ time: 21-28 days
  • Soil: well-drained w' pH 6.2-7.2
Low-Growing Perennial

Plant Specifications

Arabis rosea (also known as wall rock cress) is a perennial flowering ground cover that grows in USDA zones 4 through 8. It is a low-maintenance plant that requires minimal care once established. Plant in a sunny location, and watch it spread!

  • Bloom color: pink
  • Bloom season: spring
  • Plant Height: 6-8 inches

Wall Rock Cress (Arabis Alpina Rosea) - Wall Rock Cress is grown widely as a xeriscape rock garden or ground cover perennial. It is treasured for its bright spring display and low-growing carpet of color. Rock Cress seeds produce drought tolerant plants that form a mounding cushion of olive-green leaves, bearing masses of sweetly fragrant flowers for several weeks. This variety of Arabis Alpina ground cover seed produces a range of pink shades from mid spring to early summer. Wall Rock Cress ground covers are drought tolerant once established. They require good drainage, particularly in the winter months. These perennial ground cover plants should be trimmed lightly after blooming in order to maintain a bushy, compact habit. Rock Cress is an evergreen perennial. The Arabis seeds can be started indoors 6 - 8 weeks before the last frost or directly outdoors once temperatures are consistently warm.

Common Questions

Q

Is Rock Cress low maintenance?

A

Yes, rock cress is generally considered low maintenance once established.

Q

Are Rock Cress deer resistant?

A

Yes, rock cress is often considered deer resistant due to its strong fragrance.

Q

Why are my plants not bloom well?

A

Insufficient sunlight, improper pruning or overcrowding can all lead to a lower number of blooms. Deadheading spent blooms will encourage a longer bloom season, dividing overcrowded plants will give your plants room to thrive and make sure they are in an area of your garden with at least 6 hours of sunlight per day.

Q

Can I grow in containers?

A

Yes, choose a container with good drainage and fill container with well-draining potting mix. As plants grow, they may need to be repotted in larger container.

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Groundcover Specifications

SEASON

Perennial

USDA ZONES

4 - 9

HEIGHT

4 - 6 inches

WIDTH

12 - 23 inches

BLOOM SEASON

Mid spring to early summer

BLOOM COLOR

Purple

GROWTH RATE

Moderate

ENVIRONMENT

Full sun to partial shade

DEER RESISTANT

Yes

Planting Directions

TEMPERATURE

68F

AVERAGE GERM TIME

14 - 21 days

LIGHT REQUIRED

Yes

DEPTH

Seeds must be covered thinly

SOIL TYPE

Well-drained, pH 6.5 - 7.5

SOWING RATE

Approximately 2000 Aubrieta seeds covers 40 square feet

MOISTURE

Keep seeds moist until germination

PLANT SPACING

12 inches

Beautiful in the Garden

This dense herbaceous evergreen perennial is low maintenance and easy to grow.

Beautiful in the Garden

Lovely Low-Grower

How to Grow

Sow Aubrieta ground cover seed indoors 6 - 8 weeks before the last expected frost date. Use starter trays using a sterilized mix. Press the Rock Cress seeds into the soil and thinly cover. The Aubrieta seed needs light to germinate. Transplant into the garden 12 inches apart after frost danger has passed. After frost season has passed, Rock Cress ground cover seeds can be directly sown into a prepared seedbed outdoors. Sowing Rate: Approximately 2000 Aubrieta seeds covers 40 square feet.

  • Environment: full sun to partial shade
  • Soil: well-drained w' pH 6.5-7.5
  • Plant spacing: 12 inches
Lovely Low-Grower

Plant Specifications

Rock cress is a low-growing perennial flowering plant that grows in USDA zones 4 through 9. It grows wonderfully as a ground cover and rock garden plant. Make sure to trim lightly immediately after blooming.

  • Bloom color: purple
  • Bloom season: mid spring to early summer
  • Height: 4 inches

Rock Cress (Aubrieta Hybrida Hendersonii) - Start Aubrieta seed to grow this delightful little treasure! This Aubrieta perennial is grown from ground cover seeds, and it is a mat-forming, herbaceous ground cover plant that is smothered in dainty flowers. The Aubrieta Hendersonii flowers are purple in color, four-petaled, cross-shaped, and so lovely! The small leaves are dense, alternate, oblong or oval and may have smooth or toothed edges. The stems are usually hairy and well-branched. The colorful flowers of this purple Rock Cress adorn the plant in spring and summer.

Sow Aubrieta ground cover seed indoors 6 - 8 weeks before the last expected frost date. Use starter trays using a sterilized mix. Press the Rock Cress seeds into the soil and thinly cover. The Aubrieta seed needs light to germinate. Transplant into the garden 12 inches apart after frost danger has passed. After frost season has passed, Rock Cress ground cover seeds can be directly sown into a prepared seedbed outdoors.

These flowering ground cover plants should be trimmed lightly immediately after blooming. This encourages a thick mounding habit. Aubrieta plants are an excellent choice for a rock garden in sun or light shade, smothering rock walls, or in alpine troughs and other containers.

Common Questions

Q

How can the aubrieta plant be used in a landscape?

A

These flowers are great for banks, slopes, beds and borders, edging plants, ground cover, they are beautiful in containers cascading over the edge and rock walls.

Q

Do aubrieta flowers attract any pollinators?

A

Yes, these beautiful flowers attract bees, butterflies and hummingbirds.

Q

Will deer eat these plants?

A

No, deer tend to avoid the aubrieta plants.

Q

Do I need to prune back my plants?

A

Yes, when flowering has finished for the season, cut back to encourage new growth and maintain compact form. Best practice is to trim back no more than ½ the plant at one time.

Q

What are some good companion plants?

A

Plants such as candytuft, snow in summer, phlox, lambs ear, blue fescue, dianthus, and sedums all go well with the aubrieta plants.

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Groundcover Specifications

SEASON

Perennial

USDA ZONES

4 - 9

HEIGHT

4 inches

WIDTH

12 - 23 inches

BLOOM SEASON

Mid spring to early summer

BLOOM COLOR

Mix

GROWTH RATE

Moderate

ENVIRONMENT

Full sun to partial shade

DEER RESISTANT

Yes

Planting Directions

TEMPERATURE

68F

AVERAGE GERM TIME

14 - 21 days

LIGHT REQUIRED

Yes

DEPTH

Seeds must be covered thinly

SOIL TYPE

Well-drained, pH 6.5 - 7.5

SOWING RATE

Approximately 5000 Rock Cress seeds covers 100 square feet

MOISTURE

Keep seeds moist until germination

PLANT SPACING

12 inches

Beautiful in the Garden

This dense herbaceous evergreen perennial is low maintenance and easy to grow.

Beautiful in the Garden

Lovely Low-Grower

How to Grow

Sow Aubrieta ground cover seed indoors 6 - 8 weeks before the last expected frost date. Use starter trays using a sterilized mix. Press the Rock Cress seeds into the soil and thinly cover. The Aubrieta seed needs light to germinate. Transplant into the garden 12 inches apart after frost danger has passed. After frost season has passed, Rock Cress ground cover seeds can be directly sown into a prepared seedbed outdoors. Sowing Rate: Approximately 2000 Aubrieta seeds covers 40 square feet.

  • Environment: full sun to partial shade
  • Soil: well-drained w' pH 6.5-7.5
  • Plant spacing: 12 inches
Lovely Low-Grower

Plant Specifications

Rock cress is a low-growing perennial flowering plant that grows in USDA zones 4 through 9. It grows wonderfully as a ground cover and rock garden plant. Make sure to trim lightly immediately after blooming.

  • Bloom color: purple
  • Bloom season: mid spring to early summer
  • Height: 4 inches

Rock Cress (Aubrieta Hybrida Royal Mix) - Rock Cress is a compact, mat-forming, evergreen perennial ground cover with small leaves and iridescent flowers in spring. It is easy to establish from Aubrieta ground cover seeds, and it is an incredible performer producing masses of blooms. This ground cover plant only grows to about 4 inches tall, but it can spread up to two feet! This mix has bloom colors of blue, red, violet, and shades of each to make a wonderful display. Aubrieta Royal Mix ground cover seed can be planted in pots or directly in the garden.

Rock Cress Aubrieta is a worthwhile plant for the rock garden. This mat-forming perennial ground cover seems to thrive in impoverished and hungry shallow soils. Rock Cress literally carpets the ground in a gorgeous profusion of blooms in early spring. Plant Rock Cress in crevices of walls or on a steep bank to flow over in a broad range of colors. In the hottest climates, Rock Cress plants will perform better with some partial shade during the hot afternoon.

Sow Aubrieta ground cover seed indoors 6 - 8 weeks before the last expected frost date. Use starter trays using a sterilized mix. Press the Rock Cress seeds into the soil and thinly cover. The Aubrieta seed needs light to germinate. Transplant into the garden 12 inches apart after frost danger has passed. After frost season has passed, Rock Cress ground cover seeds can be directly sown into a prepared seedbed outdoors.

Common Questions

Q

How can the aubrieta plant be used in a landscape?

A

These flowers are great for banks, slopes, beds and borders, edging plants, ground cover, they are beautiful in containers cascading over the edge and rock walls.

Q

Do aubrieta flowers attract any pollinators?

A

Yes, these beautiful flowers attract bees, butterflies and hummingbirds.

Q

Will deer eat these plants?

A

No, deer tend to avoid the aubrieta plants.

Q

Do I need to prune back my plants?

A

Yes, when flowering has finished for the season, cut back to encourage new growth and maintain compact form. Best practice is to trim back no more than ½ the plant at one time.

Q

What are some good companion plants?

A

Plants such as candytuft, snow in summer, phlox, lambs ear, blue fescue, dianthus, and sedums all go well with the aubrieta plants.

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Groundcover Specifications

SEASON

Perennial

USDA ZONES

5 - 9

HEIGHT

6 inches

WIDTH

12 inches

BLOOM SEASON

Late spring

BLOOM COLOR

Carmine

ENVIRONMENT

Full sun

DEER RESISTANT

Yes

Planting Directions

TEMPERATURE

68F

AVERAGE GERM TIME

21 - 28 days

LIGHT REQUIRED

Yes

DEPTH

Do not cover the seed but tightly press into the soil

SOIL TYPE

Well-drained, pH 6.2 - 7.2

SOWING RATE

5000 seeds covers approximately 100 square feet

MOISTURE

Keep seeds moist until germination

PLANT SPACING

8 inches

Lovely Ground Cover

Arabis Spring Charm is an excellent ground cover plant. It is a resilient flower that doesn't mind the heat, and it looks incredible when planted en masse!

Lovely Ground Cover

Low-Growing Perennial

How To Grow

If starting indoors, sow seeds 6-8 weeks before the last expected frost. Do not cover the seeds, but tightly press into the soil. Make sure to keep the seeds moist until germination, but not wet. These seeds can also be started directly outdoors. Sow seeds after all danger of frost has passed. Sow 3-4 seeds per plant, or broadcast approximately 2000 seeds to cover 40 square feet. These plants should be spaced 8 inches apart. Germination will occur in 21-28 days, and the plants will bloom during the spring.

  • Environment: full sun to partial shade
  • Germ time: 21-28 days
  • Soil: well-drained w' pH 6.2-7.2
Low-Growing Perennial

Plant Specifications

Arabis Spring Charm (also known as rock cress) is a perennial flowering ground cover that grows in USDA zones 4 through 8. It is a low-maintenance plant that requires minimal care once established. Plant in a sunny location, and watch it spread!

  • Bloom color: pink-purple
  • Bloom season: spring
  • Plant Height: 6-8 inches

Rock Cress (Arabis Biepharophylla Spring Charm) - Start Arabis seeds to grow this sweet little drought tolerant ground cover plant know commonly as Rock Cress. Rock Cress is a widely planted xeriscape rock garden or edging perennial used for a ground cover plant. The Arabis plants creates a bright spring display of carmine colored flowers that grow on small mounds of olive-green leaves. The flowers are sweetly fragrant. Rock Cress ground cover plants are drought tolerant once established, and they require good drainage, particularly in the winter months. After blooming, trim the plants in order to maintain a bushy, compact habit. Arabis looks good in the winter months as it remains evergreen. Arabis will drop its flower seeds forming new ground cover plants the following spring.

Common Questions

Q

Is Rock Cress low maintenance?

A

Yes, rock cress is generally considered low maintenance once established.

Q

Are Rock Cress deer resistant?

A

Yes, rock cress is often considered deer resistant due to its strong fragrance.

Q

Why are my plants not bloom well?

A

Insufficient sunlight, improper pruning or overcrowding can all lead to a lower number of blooms. Deadheading spent blooms will encourage a longer bloom season, dividing overcrowded plants will give your plants room to thrive and make sure they are in an area of your garden with at least 6 hours of sunlight per day.

Q

Can I grow in containers?

A

Yes, choose a container with good drainage and fill container with well-draining potting mix. As plants grow, they may need to be repotted in larger container.

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Groundcover Specifications

SEASON

Perennial

USDA ZONES

4 - 9

HEIGHT

4 inches

WIDTH

12 - 23 inches

BLOOM SEASON

Mid spring to early summer

BLOOM COLOR

Blue

GROWTH RATE

Moderate

ENVIRONMENT

Full sun to partial shade

DEER RESISTANT

Yes

Planting Directions

TEMPERATURE

68F

AVERAGE GERM TIME

14 - 21 days

LIGHT REQUIRED

Yes

DEPTH

Seeds must be covered thinly

SOIL TYPE

Well-drained, pH 6.5 - 7.5

SOWING RATE

Approximately 5000 seeds covers 100 square feet

MOISTURE

Keep seeds moist until germination

Ideal Ground Cover

Aubrieta plants have a low-growing profile that makes them excellent for use as ground cover. Employ them en masse and they will cascade wherever you need them to!

Ideal Ground Cover

Lovely Low-Grower

How To Grow

For a jump on the growing season, start these seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last expected frost: established seedlings can be transplanted outdoors once temperatures have warmed. To sow, plant seeds in cells or packs with a starter mix and cover thinly with soil. Keep seeds moist until germination, which will occur in 14-21 days. If sowing directly outdoors, 5000 seeds will cover 100 sq. ft. Grow rock cress in areas of either full sun or partial shade. Plant in well-drained soil. These plants have a moderate growth rate.

  • Environment: full sun to partial shade
  • Soil: well-drained w' pH 6.5-7.5
  • Germ time: 14-21 days
Lovely Low-Grower

Plant Specifications

Pale blue aubrieta is a perennial flowering plant that grows in USDA zones 4 through 9. Commonly known as rock cress, it serves as an excellent low-growing ground cover as well as a trailing plant in a variety of containers. This is a go-to for all rock gardeners!

  • Bloom Color: blue
  • Bloom Season: mid spring to early summer
  • Height: 4 inches

Rock Cress (Aubrieta Hybrida Graeca Pale Blue) - Start these Aubrieta seeds to grow this lovely little treasured ground cover plant. Commonly known as Rock Cress, this Aubrieta perennial plant creates a carpet-like mat that produces an abundance of light blue flowers in the spring. Aubrieta plants are low-growing, only reaching about 4 inches in height, but they can spread up to 24 inches making them very desired as a ground cover plant. In the hottest climates, Aubrieta Rock Cress performs best with some afternoon shade.

Rock Cress Aubrieta seeds can be started indoors or outdoors. For indoor sowing, start the Rock Cress seeds 6 – 8 weeks before the last frost. Press the ground cover seed into a good quality starter mix and cover it lightly. Maintain moisture until germination occurs. Transplant the Aubrieta plants into the garden after frost danger has passed. For outdoor sowing, after frost danger is over, prepare a seedbed by loosening the top 2 – 3 inches of soil and weeding. Sow the Aubrieta seeds, lightly covering them, and keep the ground cover seed moist until germination.

Common Questions

Q

How can the aubrieta plant be used in a landscape?

A

These flowers are great for banks, slopes, beds and borders, edging plants, ground cover, they are beautiful in containers cascading over the edge and rock walls.

Q

Do aubrieta flowers attract any pollinators?

A

Yes, these beautiful flowers attract bees, butterflies and hummingbirds.

Q

Will deer eat these plants?

A

No, deer tend to avoid the aubrieta plants.

Q

Do I need to prune back my plants?

A

Yes, when flowering has finished for the season, cut back to encourage new growth and maintain compact form. Best practice is to trim back no more than ½ the plant at one time.

Q

What are some good companion plants?

A

Plants such as candytuft, snow in summer, phlox, lambs ear, blue fescue, dianthus, and sedums all go well with the aubrieta plants.

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