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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) — it boasts masses of white; its mat-forming habit makes it ideal for edging paths, image 69
Alpine Rockcress (Arabis Caucasica) — white flowers in the garden; adding a delicate charm to rock gardens or border fronts, image 64
Alpine Rockcress (Arabis Caucasica) — white flowers in the garden; adding a delicate charm to rock gardens or border fronts, image 86
Alpine Rockcress (Arabis Caucasica) — It has minimal water requirements once established, making it a drought-tolerant option; herb / perennial, image 104
Alpine Rockcress (Arabis Caucasica) — providing a year-round textural backdrop.<br><br>Come spring; herb / perennial for full or half, image 57
Alpine Rockcress (Arabis Caucasica) — herb / perennial for full or half
Alpine Rockcress (Arabis Caucasica) — The foliage of the Alpine Rockcress is a dense rosette of lance-shaped; withstanding temperatures down to, image 78
Alpine Rockcress (Arabis Caucasica) — Drought-tolerant once established and excellent for attracting pollinators; low mats up to 12 inches wide, image 95
Alpine Rockcress (Arabis Caucasica) — adding a delicate charm to rock gardens or border fronts; this attractive ground cover features a low-growing, image 49
Alpine Rockcress (Arabis Caucasica) — Alpine Rockcress (Arabis caucasica) is a hardy perennial that forms dense; four-petaled flowers that rise, image 45
Alpine Rockcress (Arabis Caucasica) — it boasts masses of white; its mat-forming habit makes it ideal for edging paths, image 47
Alpine Rockcress (Arabis Caucasica) — This attractive ground cover features a low-growing habit; alpine Rockcress (Arabis caucasica) is a hardy, image 54
Alpine Rockcress (Arabis Caucasica) — its mat-forming habit makes it ideal for edging paths; providing a year-round textural backdrop.<br><br>Come, image 106
Arabis Caucasica
Arabis Caucasica
Arabis Caucasica
Arabis Caucasica
Arabis Caucasica
Arabis Caucasica
Arabis Caucasica
Arabis Caucasica
Arabis Caucasica
Arabis Caucasica
Arabis Caucasica
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