Arabis, Pink Rock Cress, Rose Rockcress 'Spring Charm'

Arabisblepharophylla

Family
Brassicaceae (brass-ih-KAY-see-ee)
Genus
Arabis (AR-uh-biss)
Species
blepharophylla (blef-ar-oh-FIL-uh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Evergreen
Succulent
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
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)
Bloom Color
Magenta (pink-purple)
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Other Details
Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Blue-Green
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

San Rafael, California

Eastpointe, Michigan

Albany, New York

Portland, Oregon

Puyallup, Washington

Vancouver, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

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0
neutral
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Albany, NY | May 2010 | positive

I recently planted 4 of these plants and they are absolutely beautiful. I planted them in a row in front of my hostas and the blue just...Read More

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Seward, AK (Zone 3b) | September 2002 | positive

Arabis loves our moist, cool climate, spreading and spilling over rock gardens. In moist conditions, arabis throws air roots that transpl...Read More

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