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Arabis blepharophylla (Rock cress)

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Skill rating Beginner
skill rating
Ultimate spread 0.4m
max. spread
Ultimate height 0.3m
max. height
Time to maturity 2-5 years
to maturity
Maintenance level 1 hour care
per year

Botanical name: Arabis blepharophylla

Other names: Rock cress


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Genus: Arabis

Species: A. blepharophylla - A. blepharophylla is a small, mounding, herbaceous perennial with mid-green, basal leaves and, in spring, bears small racemes of purple-pink flowers with white centres, on wiry stems.

Arabis blepharophylla is: Evergreen

Flower: White, Purplish-pink in Spring

Foliage: Mid-green in All seasons

Fragrance: Flowers are fragrant.

Habit: Erect flower stem, Rosette

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Specific pests: Aphids , Gall midges

Specific diseases: Downy mildew , White blister

General care

Propagation: For softwood cuttings cut after flower finished in summer. Sow seed at 70 degrees F. . REGISTER to read more...

Propagation methods: Division, Seed, Softwood cuttings. REGISTER to read more...


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Arabis blepharophylla (Rock cress) will reach a height of 0.3m and a spread of 0.4m after 2-5 years.


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Suggested uses: Garden edging, Gravel, Ground Cover, Rock, Wildflower

Cultivation: Plant in poor, free-draining, sandy soils in sun.

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This plant likes... Garden match
Soil types: Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) Match unknown
Soil drainage: Well-drained Match unknown
Soil pH: Acid, Alkaline, Neutral Match unknown
Light: Full Sun Match unknown
Aspect: South, East, West Match unknown
Exposure: Exposed, Sheltered Match unknown
Hardiness: Hardy (H4) Match unknown

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