Arabis caucasica
MOUNTAIN ROCK CRESS, GARDEN ARABIS
Brassicaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen soft-wooded perennial

Hardiness zones: 3-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, sand, mildly acidic to alkaline

Tolerances: high wind, heavy frost
0.15m
Plant habit
 
0.5m

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Origins: Europe-W Russia, North Africa, SW Asia-Middle East

Other Botanical Names: Arabis albida, A. alpina ssp. caucasica, A. billiardieri, A. colchica, A. dolichothrix, A. longifolia, A. olympica, A. sicula, A. thyrsoidea, A. viscosa, Cardamine viscosa, Cheiranthus mollis, Crucifera albida, Erysimum albidum

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Arabis caucasica
MOUNTAIN ROCK CRESS, GARDEN ARABIS
Brassicaceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen soft-wooded perennial

Hardiness zones: 3-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, sand, mildly acidic to alkaline

Tolerances: high wind, heavy frost
0.15m
Plant habit
 
0.5m

FEATURES

Flowers: moderately fragrant flowers in white or pink

Flowering Time: early spring, late winter

Leaves: grey-green


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits cottage & alpine designs

Uses: informal edging, window box, groundcovers, border, between pavers, crevice

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average

Animals: deer resistant






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