Aubrieta 'Red Cascade'

Also Known As

Red Cascade Rock Cress

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

H: 4"-6"
W: 12"-24"

planting zones

4a-9b

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Aubrieta 'Red Cascade' plant details

Aubrieta 'Red Cascade' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial groundcover with green foliage. In spring red 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 'Red Cascade'

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: brassicaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 4 IN - 6 IN - tall
Flowers: red blooms in spring
Uses: compact, edging plant, long-blooming, rock garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Aubrieta 'Red Cascade'

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

Aubretia ‘Red Cascade’ is a popular, early Spring rock garden perennial. Displays low spreading mounds of small green leaves smothered in rosy-red flowers for weeks. Low maintenance and hardy. Best in moderately fertile, slightly alkaline, well-drained soil. Rock Cress looks beautiful cascading over walls or between stepping stones. Cut back after flowering to maintain a dense habit.