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Aubrieta deltoidea

Common Aubrieta, False Rockcress

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme        Photographer: Steve Mullany

 

Description

Aubrieta deltoidea is a mat-forming perennial. It's an ideal plant for chinks in dry stone walls or between patio flagstones. Grows 2-6" high, 1-1.5' across. Produces small gray-green leaves with a few teeth at tips.

 

Plant Type

Perennial

Height Range

Under 1'

Flower Color

Blue, Lavender, Pink, Purple

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam

Soil Condition

Rich, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage, Meadow, Mediterranean

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Spring

Location Uses

Perennial Border, Shrub Border, Walkways, With Rocks

Special Uses

Container, Filler

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Apply a layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.

Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost or aged sawdust.