Aethionema grandiflorum

Also Known As

Aethionema grandiflora
Persian Stonecress

Plant type

shrub, perennial, groundcover

size

H: 3"-12"
W: 6"-24"

planting zones

4a-9b

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Aethionema grandiflorum plant details

Aethionema grandiflorum is a broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover shrub with blue foliage. In spring and summer pink flowers emerge followed by brown fruit. Features glaucous texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Aethionema grandiflorum

Plant type: perennial groundcover shrub
Plant family: brassicaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue
Mature size: 6 IN - 24 IN - wide, 3 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in spring and summer
Uses: rock garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Aethionema grandiflorum

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: heat
Soil needs: average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

One of the best species, reliably hardy with rather large pink flowers above neat little bonsai-looking foliage. ZONE 4

By: Arrowhead Alpines

Small mounds of elliptical, waxy blue leaves smother in clusters of palest pink flowers followed by attractive papery seed pods. Essentially a small, shrubby, ridiculously drought hardy, self seeding, perennial Alyssum. What more could you want. For any baking, well drained position. Trim hard when desired to remove spent stems.

By: Zephs

Growing to about 12 inches tall and 2 feet wide with blue grey leaves, the brilliant hot pink of the stone cress add punch to the early summer rockery.