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Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 4a -34.4 °C (-30 °F) to -31.7 °C (-25 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 8b
Plant Height: 4 to 6 inches
Plant Spread: Mat forming, 12 to 18 inches
Leaves: Evergreen
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Blue
Purple
Red
Bloom Size: 1"-2"
Flower Time: Spring
Uses: Groundcover
Resistances: Pollution
Tolerates foot traffic
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Division
Containers: Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Common names
  • Rock Cress
  • Aubretia

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Location: Pleasant Grove, Utah
Date: 2012-03-30
Location: Pleasant Grove, Utah
Date: 2012-03-30
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