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Boechera Species, Brewer's Rockcress, Rock Cress

Boecherabreweri

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Family
Brassicaceae (brass-ih-KAY-see-ee)
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Species
breweri (broo-WEAR-ee)
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Synonym
Arabis breweri
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing

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Hardiness
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)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Danger

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Bloom Color
Medium Purple
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
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Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Perennials
Water Requirements

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Foliage Color

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Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Other details

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Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
Seed Collecting

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A little more germination detail - Seed may be sown around 68-70*F, with germination within 1 - 3 months. Light helps germination.

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