Botanical Name: Arabis caucasica Add
Common Name: Rockcress  
Plant photo of: Arabis caucasica
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  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Ground cover

 

Height Range

Under 1'

 

Flower Color

White

 

Flower Season

Spring

 

Leaf Color

Grey Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

 

Water

Low, Medium

 

Growth Rate

Moderate

 

Soil Type

Loam

 

Soil Condition

Rich

 

Soil pH

Neutral

 

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage, Meadow, Mediterranean, Seascape

 

Accenting Features

n/a

 

Seasonal Interest

Spring

 

Location Uses

Perennial Border, With Rocks

 

Special Uses

n/a

 

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Information by: Ventura master gardeners
Photographer: Linda Engstrom
  • Description

  • Notes

The arabis caucasica produces leaves which reach a height of 6" and form a mat of gray leaves. Its flowers are 1/2', white, and almost completely cover the plant in early spring. It is an excellent ground cover and base planting for spring bulbs.
This plant is a nice combination with Aurinia saxatilis and Aubretia deltoidea.