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Arabis caucasica 'Snowcap'

Also Known As

  • Rockcress

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

  • H: 4"-8"
  • W: 12"-24"

planting zones

  • 4a-9b

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Arabis caucasica 'Snowcap' plant details

Arabis caucasica 'Snowcap' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover with green foliage. In spring white 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 average, gritty, lean, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Arabis caucasica 'Snowcap'

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

GROWING CONDITIONS for Arabis caucasica 'Snowcap'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A choice rock garden plant displaying profuse pure white flowers over a dense carpet of grey-green foliage. An evergreen with a cascading, mat habit. Easy to grow. Plant in well-drained soil. Ideal in border fronts, edging and mass plantings. Shear plants after flowering to retain compact form.

Gardening facts about Arabis caucasica 'Snowcap' plant

How to Grow Arabis caucasica 'Snowcap'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • lean
    • well-drained
    • rich
    • gritty

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • butterflies
    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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Zones

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Zones

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