General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Biennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 7a -17.8 °C (0 °F) to -15 °C (5 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 10b
Plant Height: 1 to 4 inches
Plant Spread: To 6 inches
Leaves: Unusual foliage color
Evergreen
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: White
Flower Time: Late spring or early summer
Uses: Provides winter interest
Groundcover
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Butterflies
Resistances: Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
Tolerates foot traffic
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Division
Containers: Suitable in 1 gallon
Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Common names
  • Arabis
  • Rock Cress

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Location: My Yard, zone 6
Date: 2020-04-24
Location: My Yard, zone 6
Location: My Yard, zone 6
Date: 2018-05-05
Location: My Yard, zone 6
Date: 2018-05-05
Location: My Yard, zone 6
Date: 2018-05-05
Location: RHS Harlow Carr alpine house, Yorkshire
Date: 2018-06-11
Location: Cooks Nursery, Orem, Utah
Date: 2012-03-26
Location: Bogie Lake Greenhouse, White Lake, MI
Date: 2010-04-05

Photo courtesy of Joy Creek Nursery
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: Feb 18, 2012
Photo taken at Al's Garden Center, Woodburn, Oregon
Location: Bogie Lake Greenhouse, White Lake, MI
Date: 2010-04-05
Location: Bogie Lake Greenhouse, White Lake, MI
Date: 2010-04-05
Location: Bogie Lake Greenhouse, White Lake, MI
Date: 2010-04-05
Comments:
  • Posted by valleylynn (Oregon City, OR - Zone 8b) on Feb 19, 2012 9:16 PM concerning plant:
    Easy to grow plant.

    To promote a neat, compact growth habit shear back right after bloom.

    Can be used in rock/alpine gardens or troughs, stonewalls, between flagstone walkways, in containers and in the front of the border. In hot areas of the country it will need more shade, more sun in cooler climates.

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