This Rockcress is such a gem! It has brilliant green and gold star shaped rosettes that form nice, little clumps in the garden. Arabis Old Goldhas white flowers that top the plant on 2" stem in spring. This plant is perfect for borders or around shrubs. Try it in a container to show off its bright color! Plant in an area that has regular water, but sharp drainage.
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Part Shade
Part Sun
Foot Traffic:
TO
Bloom Time
:
Spring Summer ,Summer
Flower color
:
White
Foliage
:
Evergreen
Foliage Color
:
Variegated
Growth Rate
:
Moderate 6"-10" a year
Habit
:
Clumping
Irrigation
:
Hand Water
Plant Height
:
1" - 4" (Fairly Low Grower with taller flower spike)
Planting Area Environment
:
Low Water (Dry area little to no water),Normal (Rainfall under normal condition)
Seacrh Sun Exposure
:
Part Shade , Part Sun
Search Foot Traffic
:
Light
Soil
:
Clay ,Sandy ,Gravel ,Normal
Spread
:
6"
Zone:
7,8,9,10
This Plant Is Hardy Above:
0
Additional Features:
Heat Tolerant
No
Pool Area
No
Deer Resistant
Yes
Humid Area
No
Kid Traffic
No
Scented
No
Dog Traffic
No
Butterfly Friendly
Yes
Attracts Bees
Yes
Fire Resistant
No
Erosion Control
No
Attract Hummingbirds
No
Attract Butterflies
Yes
Attract Bees
Yes
Deer Resistant
Yes
Rabbit Resistant
Yes
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Gardening Tips from Fran
This Arabis is so bright and colorful and a very good choice as a border plant. However, do not over water. Keep this plant on the drier side and it will be around for years!
Plant it in a small container! You will love it all year!
-Fran White
aka 'The STEPABLES Lady'
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