Arabis, Rock Cress, Rockcress 'Old Gold'

Arabisferdinandi-coburgii

Family
Brassicaceae (brass-ih-KAY-see-ee)
Genus
Arabis (AR-uh-biss)
Species
ferdinandi-coburgii (ferd-in-NAN-dee ko-BURG-ee-eye)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Good Fall Color
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)
USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From herbaceous stem cuttings
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Kuna, Idaho

Montpelier, Vermont

Arlington, Washington

Arlington Heights, Washington

Oso, Washington

Smokey Point, Washington

Appleton, Wisconsin

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(Zone 9a) | September 2003 | positive

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