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Alpine Rockcress

Arabis Caucasica

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Overview

Alpine Rockcress (Arabis caucasica) is a hardy perennial that forms dense, low mats up to 12 inches wide with deep green leaves. In early to mid-spring, it boasts masses of white, four-petaled flowers that rise about 6 to 8 inches tall, adding a delicate charm to rock gardens or border fronts. Prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. Drought-tolerant once established and excellent for attracting pollinators.

Sun Full, HalfWater LowZones 4–7Type Herb, PerennialClimate Temperate
Alpine Rockcress (Arabis Caucasica) — it boasts masses of white
Alpine Rockcress (Arabis Caucasica) — Drought-tolerant once established and excellent for attracting pollinators; low mats up to 12 inches wide, image 51Alpine Rockcress (Arabis Caucasica) — adding a delicate charm to rock gardens or border fronts; this attractive ground cover features a low-growing, image 71Alpine Rockcress (Arabis Caucasica) — low mats up to 12 inches wide with deep green leaves; typically reaching heights of merely 6 to 12 inches, image 90Alpine Rockcress (Arabis Caucasica) — It has minimal water requirements once established, making it a drought-tolerant option; herb / perennial, image 82Alpine Rockcress (Arabis Caucasica) — it boasts masses of white; its mat-forming habit makes it ideal for edging paths, image 91Alpine Rockcress (Arabis Caucasica) — This attractive ground cover features a low-growing habit; alpine Rockcress (Arabis caucasica) is a hardy, image 76+115

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low
USDA zones
4–7

Shape & size

Mature height
0.5–1 Ft.
Mature width
0.5–1 Ft.

Classification

Type
Herb, Perennial
Family
Brassicaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Alpine Rockcress (Arabis Caucasica) — it boasts masses of white
Alpine Rockcress (Arabis Caucasica) — Drought-tolerant once established and excellent for attracting pollinators; low mats up to 12 inches wide, image 51
Alpine Rockcress (Arabis Caucasica) — adding a delicate charm to rock gardens or border fronts; this attractive ground cover features a low-growing, image 71
Alpine Rockcress (Arabis Caucasica) — low mats up to 12 inches wide with deep green leaves; typically reaching heights of merely 6 to 12 inches, image 90
Alpine Rockcress (Arabis Caucasica) — It has minimal water requirements once established, making it a drought-tolerant option; herb / perennial, image 82
Alpine Rockcress (Arabis Caucasica) — it boasts masses of white; its mat-forming habit makes it ideal for edging paths, image 91
Alpine Rockcress (Arabis Caucasica) — This attractive ground cover features a low-growing habit; alpine Rockcress (Arabis caucasica) is a hardy, image 76
Alpine Rockcress (Arabis Caucasica) — The blossoms range in color from pristine white to soft pink and emit a subtle, sweet fragrance, image 102
Alpine Rockcress (Arabis Caucasica) — herb / perennial for full or half; providing a versatile and appealing addition to your client's garden
Alpine Rockcress (Arabis Caucasica) — four-petaled flowers that rise about 6 to 8 inches tall; it boasts masses of white, image 92
Alpine Rockcress (Arabis Caucasica) — Prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade; when designing a garden landscape, image 50
Alpine Rockcress (Arabis Caucasica) — Alpine Rockcress (Arabis caucasica) is a hardy perennial that forms dense; four-petaled flowers that rise, image 67
Alpine Rockcress (Arabis Caucasica) — particularly rock gardens and alpine troughs; it has minimal water requirements once established, making it a, image 97
Alpine Rockcress (Arabis Caucasica) — its mat-forming habit makes it ideal for edging paths; providing a year-round textural backdrop.<br><br>Come, image 84
Alpine Rockcress (Arabis Caucasica) — providing a versatile and appealing addition to your client's garden; white flowers in the garden, image 63
Alpine Rockcress (Arabis Caucasica) — herb / perennial with white blooms; the foliage of the Alpine Rockcress is a dense rosette of lance-shaped
Alpine Rockcress (Arabis Caucasica) — low mats up to 12 inches wide with deep green leaves; typically reaching heights of merely 6 to 12 inches, image 68
Alpine Rockcress (Arabis Caucasica) — The blossoms range in color from pristine white to soft pink and emit a subtle, sweet fragrance, image 80
Alpine Rockcress (Arabis Caucasica) — When designing a garden landscape; prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade, image 83
Alpine Rockcress (Arabis Caucasica) — providing a year-round textural backdrop.<br><br>Come spring; herb / perennial for full or half, image 79
Alpine Rockcress (Arabis Caucasica) — herb / perennial for full or half; providing a versatile and appealing addition to your client's garden, image 66
Alpine Rockcress (Arabis Caucasica) — providing a versatile and appealing addition to your client's garden
Alpine Rockcress (Arabis Caucasica) — The blossoms range in color from pristine white to soft pink and emit a subtle, sweet fragrance
Alpine Rockcress (Arabis Caucasica) — four-petaled flowers that rise about 6 to 8 inches tall; it boasts masses of white
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