Aubrieta 'Audrey Purple Shades'

Also Known As

Aubretia 'Audrey Purple Shades'
Audrey Purple Shades Rock Cress

Plant type

perennial

size

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

planting zones

4a-9b

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Aubrieta 'Audrey Purple Shades' plant details

Aubrieta 'Audrey Purple Shades' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial 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 'Audrey Purple Shades'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: brassicaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 6 IN - 12 IN - wide, 3 IN - 6 IN - tall
Flowers: purple blooms in spring
Uses: cascading, rock garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Aubrieta 'Audrey Purple Shades'

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 ‘Audrey Purple Shades’ has larger flowers and more vigorous growth than other Aubretia. Masses of flowers in purple shades cover a low mounding, semi-evergreen perennial. 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.