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Arabis caucasica 'Variegata'

Also Known As

  • Wall Rock Cress

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

  • H: 1"-6"
  • W: 8"-18"

planting zones

  • 3a-9b

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Arabis caucasica 'Variegata' plant details

Arabis caucasica 'Variegata' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover with green, pink, variegated and white foliage. In spring white flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Arabis caucasica 'Variegata'

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: brassicaceae, brassicales
Foliage: evergreen green, pink, variegated and white
Mature size: 8 IN - 18 IN - wide, 1 IN - 6 IN - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring

GROWING CONDITIONS for Arabis caucasica 'Variegata'

USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Soil needs: average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Hardy evergreen perennial forming dense clusters of green and white variegated foliage with an almost succulent look. Masses of white flowers appear in spring and summer. Hardy below 0F.

Gardening facts about Arabis caucasica 'Variegata' plant

How to Grow Arabis caucasica 'Variegata'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • lean
    • well-drained
    • rocky
    • gritty

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
    • white
    • pink
    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Wildlife

    • bees
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
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