Scientific name: Aubrieta deltoidea
Family: BRASSICACEAE
Common names: “Rock cress” “Blue kisses”
Plant Type: Evergreen perennial
Conditions:
Zone: 4-9
Light: Full sun – light shade
Exposure: Sheltered
Soil: Average – poor, can survive with almost none in rock crevices
Moisture: Well drained
Aesthetic:
Plant Size: H 6″-8″ W 2′
Leaf and Stem shape: Small grey-green leaves
Flower: Short racemes of 4-petalled flowers in shades of pink and purple in spring
Pruning: N/a
Maintenance: Cut back after flowering to maintain compactness
Landscape use: Banks & slopes, groundcover, coastal cottage, container, rock garden
Propagate: By seed, division, and cuttings
Pests & Disease: Nothing serious, can get aphids
*Deer resistant, Attracts bees
Comments: Old fashioned & reliable, evergreen winter interest
Cultivars: A. d. ‘Argenteovariegata’ – strong variegation of creamy white and green, rich purple flowers but can reverts so remove any straight green leaves
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