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Arabis androsacea

Also Known As

  • Rock Cress

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

  • H: 3"-8"
  • W: 12"-18"

planting zones

  • 4a-9b

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Arabis androsacea plant details

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

CHARACTERISTICS OF Arabis androsacea

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: brassicaceae, brassicales
Foliage: evergreen green and white
Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 3 IN - 8 IN - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring
Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, rock garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Arabis androsacea

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular - low
Soil needs: average, gritty, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Easy to grow little evergreen carpet plant with rosettes of silvery-felted foliage. Bright white flowers in spring. For well drained soil and scree bed - drought tolerant once established.

Gardening facts about Arabis androsacea plant

How to Grow Arabis androsacea

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rocky
    • gritty

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • white
    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Wildlife

    • bees
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • fuzzy
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