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Aubrieta deltoidea

Also Known As

  • Purple Rock Cress

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

  • H: 4"-8"
  • W: 12"-24"

planting zones

  • 5a-9b

Aubrieta deltoidea plant details

Aubrieta deltoidea is a broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover with green foliage. In spring lavender 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 deltoidea

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: brassicaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 4 IN - 8 IN - tall
Flowers: lavender blooms in spring
Uses: rock garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Aubrieta deltoidea

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: alkaline, average, gritty, rocky and well-drained

Gardening facts about Aubrieta deltoidea plant

How to Grow Aubrieta deltoidea

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

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

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • lavender
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • butterflies
    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
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