Arabis Species, Alpine Rock Cress, Rockcress

Arabisalpina

Family
Brassicaceae (brass-ih-KAY-see-ee)
Genus
Arabis (AR-uh-biss)
Species
alpina (AL-pin-a)
Synonym
Arabis cuneifolia
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Evergreen
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
15-18 in. (38-45 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)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Bloom Color
Pink
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Other Details
Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Perennials
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

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

Mount Prospect, Illinois

Ann Arbor, Michigan

Dearborn, Michigan

Pinckney, Michigan

Bronx, New York

Cincinnati, Ohio

Newark, Ohio

Madison, Wisconsin

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H
Pinckney, MI | April 2004 | neutral

I work in a nursery, and we can't sell this plant. I am growing it in my own yard, and think it has great potential.

H
Cincinnati, OH (Zone 6b) | April 2004 | positive

One of the hardest places to garden is in Maple shade.
This plant is more than up to the task.

A heavy bloomer in E...Read More

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