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Wall rockcress 'Snow Cap'

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  • Lawns and Ground Covers
Wall rockcress 'Snow Cap'
Photo: Jardin botanique de Montréal (Lise Servant)
Arabis alpina.

Onglets

Botany

Origin and description

Spreading habit
Blooms: white, May, very abundant
Foliage: green, persisting
Height: 20-25 cm
Spacing: 20-30 cm
Exposure: full sun

Common name

Wall rockcress 'Snow Cap'

Latin name (genus)

Arabis caucasica 'Snow Cap'

English common name

Wall rockcress 'Snow Cap'

French common name

Arabette du Caucase 'Snow Cap'

Botanical family

  • Brassicaceae
Horticulture

Growing conditions

Moderate growth

Watering and fertilizer

Dry soil

Pruning and maintenance

Divide roots every two years. Remove spent blooms.

Use

Rock gardens - Ground covers - Low walls - Flowerbeds

Hardiness

  • Zone 5

See also

Pests and diseases
Physiological disorders