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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

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) — withstanding temperatures down to -30°F; the blossoms range in color from pristine white to soft pink and, image 81

Alpine Rockcress (Arabis Caucasica) — providing a year-round textural backdrop.<br><br>Come spring; herb / perennial for full or half, image 101

Alpine Rockcress (Arabis Caucasica) — four-petaled flowers that rise about 6 to 8 inches tall; it boasts masses of white, image 70

Alpine Rockcress (Arabis Caucasica) — herb / perennial with white blooms; the foliage of the Alpine Rockcress is a dense rosette of lance-shaped, image 87

Alpine Rockcress (Arabis Caucasica) — Prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade; when designing a garden landscape, image 72

Alpine Rockcress (Arabis Caucasica) — Prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade; when designing a garden landscape, image 94

Alpine Rockcress (Arabis Caucasica) — The blossoms range in color from pristine white to soft pink and emit a subtle, sweet fragrance, image 58

Alpine Rockcress (Arabis Caucasica) — typically reaching heights of merely 6 to 12 inches with a spread of up to 18 inches; the Alpine Rockcress, image 55

Alpine Rockcress (Arabis Caucasica) — When designing a garden landscape

Alpine Rockcress (Arabis Caucasica) — This attractive ground cover features a low-growing habit; alpine Rockcress (Arabis caucasica) is a hardy perennial that

Alpine Rockcress (Arabis Caucasica) — four-petaled flowers that rise about 6 to 8 inches tall; it boasts masses of white, image 48

Alpine Rockcress (Arabis Caucasica) — When designing a garden landscape; prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade

Alpine Rockcress (Arabis Caucasica) — withstanding temperatures down to -30°F; the blossoms range in color from pristine white to soft pink and emit a

Alpine Rockcress (Arabis Caucasica) — providing a versatile and appealing addition to your client's garden; white flowers in the garden, image 107

Alpine Rockcress (Arabis Caucasica) — The Alpine Rockcress (Arabis caucasica) is a hardy perennial that adds a delicate charm to any garden setting, image 74

Alpine Rockcress (Arabis Caucasica) — Prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade

Alpine Rockcress (Arabis Caucasica) — its mat-forming habit makes it ideal for edging paths

Alpine Rockcress (Arabis Caucasica) — particularly rock gardens and alpine troughs; it has minimal water requirements once established, making it a

Alpine Rockcress (Arabis Caucasica) — The foliage of the Alpine Rockcress is a dense rosette of lance-shaped; withstanding temperatures down to -30°F

Alpine Rockcress (Arabis Caucasica) — particularly rock gardens and alpine troughs; it has minimal water requirements once established, making it a, image 75

Alpine Rockcress (Arabis Caucasica) — it boasts masses of white; its mat-forming habit makes it ideal for edging paths

Alpine Rockcress (Arabis Caucasica) — The blossoms range in color from pristine white to soft pink and emit a subtle, sweet fragrance; drought-tolerant once

Alpine Rockcress (Arabis Caucasica) — particularly rock gardens and alpine troughs; it has minimal water requirements once established, making it a, image 53

Alpine Rockcress (Arabis Caucasica) — withstanding temperatures down to -30°F; the blossoms range in color from pristine white to soft pink and, image 103

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Opioła Jerzy (Poland), CC BY 2.5 · source
Hugo.arg at Lithuanian Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
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Meneerke bloem, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
Stefan.lefnaer, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
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