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Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 3 -40 °C (-40 °F) to -37.2 °C (-35)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 9b
Plant Height: 6-12 Inches
Plant Spread: 12-18 Inches
Leaves: Evergreen
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Lavender
Pink
White
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Flower Time: Spring
Late spring or early summer
Underground structures: Taproot
Suitable Locations: Alpine Gardening
Propagation: Seeds: Provide light
Other info: Seeds germinate in a few days at room temperature; no pretreatment required.
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots
Awards and Recognitions: RHS AGM

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Common names
  • Stonecress
Botanical names
  • Accepted: Aethionema grandiflorum
  • Synonym: Aethionema pulchellum

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Location: Botanischer Garten Berlin
Date: 2023-05-11
Location: My Garden, Utah
Date: 2015-05-02
Location: Botanischer Garten Berlin
Date: 2023-05-11
Location: My Garden, Utah
Date: 2014-05-02
Location: Allentown, Pennsylvania
Date: 2015-05-15
Location: Botanischer Garten Berlin
Date: 2023-05-11
Location: My Garden, Utah
Date: 2014-07-19
Location: My Garden
Date: 2013-06-23
Location: My Garden
Date: 2013-06-23
Location: Jibou Botanical Garden, Romania
Photo by Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz
Location: Czech Republic
Date: 2017-06-03
Photo by Karelj
Location: Czech Republic
Date: 2017-06-03
Photo by Karelj
Location: My garden, Calgary, Alberta, Canada; zone 3.
Date: 2010-06-22
Location: My garden, Calgary, Alberta, Canada; zone 3.
Date: 2010-06-26

Photo Courtesy of Lazy S'S Farm Nursery.
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Location: Arboretum in Rogów, Poland
Photo by Salicyna
Location: Arboretum in Rogów, Poland
Photo by Salicyna
Location: Jibou Botanical Garden, Romania
Photo by Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz

Photo Courtesy of Lazy S'S Farm Nursery.
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Comments:
  • Posted by growitall (Calgary, Alberta, Canada) on Feb 2, 2014 10:41 AM concerning plant:
    Very long-lived and carefree with adequate drainage. As with many alpines, full sun conditions are preferred.
  • Posted by vic (North Carolina) on Dec 10, 2013 8:24 AM concerning plant:
    Plants may only live 1-2 years but will survive longer if in sun and dry.

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