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Arabis, Garden Rockcress, Mountain Rock Cress, Wall Rock Cress 'Snowcap'

Arabiscaucasica

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Brassicaceae (brass-ih-KAY-see-ee)

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Genus

Arabis (AR-uh-biss)

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Species

caucasica (kaw-KAS-ee-kuh)

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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)

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Bloom Color

White/Near White

Bloom Time

Late Winter/Early Spring

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DonnaMack

Elgin, IL (Zone 5a) | May 2010 | positive

This plant is evergreen in zone 5a and requires little care in terms of water or fertilizer. It slowly spreads. Cut it back when it beco...Read More

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