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    Aubrieta canescens

    Also Known As

    • Aubrieta canescens ssp. canescens

    Plant type

    perennial, groundcover

    size

    • H: 3"-4"
    • W: 6"-18"

    planting zones

    • 4a-9b

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    Aubrieta canescens plant details

    Aubrieta canescens is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial groundcover with green foliage. In spring purple flowers emerge. Attracts bees and butterflies 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 alkaline, average, gritty, rocky and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Aubrieta canescens

    Plant type: perennial groundcover
    Plant family: brassicaceae
    Foliage: semi-evergreen green
    Mature size: 6 IN - 18 IN - wide, 3 IN - 4 IN - tall
    Flowers: purple blooms in spring

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Aubrieta canescens

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

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Ota Vlasic collections from the limestones of Kipe Dagh, mats of silvery rosettes and violet flowers on 5-15cm stems. ZONE 4

    By: Arrowhead Alpines

    Gardening facts about Aubrieta canescens plant

    How to Grow Aubrieta canescens

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • alkaline
      • average
      • well-drained
      • rocky
      • gritty

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • purple

    • Wildlife

      • bees
      • butterflies
      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • semi-evergreen

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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 4"-8"

    Width: 12"-24"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
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    Zones

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    Width: 12"-24"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
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    Aubrieta 'Audrey Purple Shades'

    aka Aubretia 'Audrey Purple Shades', Audrey Purple Shades Rock Cress

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 3"-6"

    Width: 6"-12"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

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    Width: 12"-24"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
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