Aubrieta deltoidea 'Whitewell Gem'
False Rockcress
Type Perennial
Hardy range 4A to 7A
Height 6" to 12" / 15cm to 30cm
Spread 12" to 24" / 30cm to 60cm
Growth rate Average
Form Spreading or horizontal
Exposure Partial shade or partial sun to full sun
Persistence Deciduous and evergreen
Hardy range 4A to 7A
Height 6" to 12" / 15cm to 30cm
Spread 12" to 24" / 30cm to 60cm
Growth rate Average
Form Spreading or horizontal
Exposure Partial shade or partial sun to full sun
Persistence Deciduous and evergreen
Bloom Color Purple
Bloom Time Spring
The flowers are suitable for cut flowers.
Bloom Time Spring
The flowers are suitable for cut flowers.
Environment
This plant tolerates drought.
This plant will grow in dry to moist soil.
Suitable soil is well-drained/loamy or sandy.
The pH preference is a neutral to alkaline (6.8 to more than 7.7) soil.
Suitable soil is well-drained/loamy or sandy.
The pH preference is a neutral to alkaline (6.8 to more than 7.7) soil.
Leaf Color Green and silvery
This plant has attractive foliage.
This plant has attractive foliage.
Landscape Uses
- Container plantings
- Alpine garden
- Rock garden
- Woodland garden
- Border
- Massing
- Groundcover
- Container plantings
- Alpine garden
- Rock garden
- Woodland garden
- Border
- Massing
- Groundcover
Attributes and Features
- Attracts butterflies
- Attracts butterflies
Culture Notes
These plants will be short-lived in areas where summers are hot. Plant in northern or eastern exposures if the summer is hot. Unless collecting seed, remove spent flowers. If a cold frame is available root some cuttings taken in early summer.
These plants will be short-lived in areas where summers are hot. Plant in northern or eastern exposures if the summer is hot. Unless collecting seed, remove spent flowers. If a cold frame is available root some cuttings taken in early summer.