Aubretia
Aubrieta x cultorum
Genus: Aubrieta
Species: x cultorum
M.Aubriet was a French botanical artist.
Category: Perennials
Height: 0.05 m (5 cm)
Spread: 0.60 m (60 cm)
Form: Perennial
Hardiness: Fully hardy
Sun/Shade: Full sun or partial shade
Soil Type: Reasonably fertile, well drained soil.
Drought Tolerance: Drought tolerant (when established)
Aubretia is a low, spreading evergreen plant excellent for the rock garden or cascading over a wall or as groundcover. Aubretia originates from southern Europe and central Asia. Many cultivars are available with pink, purlpe blue or red flowers.
Each plant produces many small flowers during Spring and early Summer. Trim back after flowering.
Aubretia is tolerant of a wide pH range.
This plant can be invasive.
Each plant produces many small flowers during Spring and early Summer. Trim back after flowering.
Aubretia is tolerant of a wide pH range.
This plant can be invasive.
For further information see: The Gardening Guru's blog on Aubretia
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