ARABIS alpina (White Rockcress)
ARABIS alpina (White Rockcress) is a low-growing, evergreen perennial plant that is native to the mountains of Europe. It belongs to the Brassicaceae family and is widely known for its beautiful white flowers and attractive foliage.
Arabis Alpina, which is considered one of the most beautiful flowers all over the globe, has a significant place in its admirers’ hearts because of its simplicity and extraordinary fragrance. A place worth visiting for butterflies, the flower can help you with making your garden something close to heaven. Spread across the US, the flower is widely used for decoration purposes.
The plant typically grows up to 10-15 cm tall and forms a dense, mat-like carpet. It has narrow, dark green leaves that are deeply lobed and form a rosette at the base of the plant. In the spring, White Rockcress produces clusters of fragrant, four-petaled white flowers that bloom above the foliage on slender stems.
White Rockcress prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is a hardy plant that is drought-tolerant and can thrive in rocky, alpine environments. It is often used as a ground cover, edging plant, or in rock gardens.
White Rockcress can be propagated through division or from seeds, and it self-seeds easily in the garden. It is also an excellent choice for attracting bees and other pollinators to the garden. Overall, White Rockcress is a beautiful and easy-to-grow plant that can add a splash of color and texture to any garden or landscape.
Number of Seeds | Max Coverage Area (Square Ft.) | |
---|---|---|
0.5OZ | 46,875 | 750 |
1OZ | 93,750 | 1,500 |
1/4LB | 375,000 | 6,000 |
1/2LB | 750,000 | 12,000 |
1LB | 1,500,000 | 24,000 |
5LB | 7,500,000 | 120,000 |
Scientific Name: Arabis Alpina
Common Name: White Rockcress
Plant Type: Perennials
Family: Brassicaceae
Native Range: United Stated, Maine, Northeast, Southeast, Tennessee
Full Growth Height: 15-20 cm
Width in Across: 30-60 cm
Exposure: Full Sun
Blooming Season: Late Spring, Early Summer
Pollinators: Sun, Water, Wind
Flower Color: White, Green
Tolerate: Deer, Drought, Rabbit
Water Requirement: Average
Soil Type: Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Zones: 3-8
Uses: Decoration, Landscape, Container, Cut Flower