This hardy, low spreading plant inhabits rocks and banks throughout Europe and Asia, forming a showy mat of purple flowers for several weeks, in April - May.
Aubrieta plants, also known as Aubretia, are 10-15 cm (4-6 inches) in height with a spread of 30-60 cm (12-23 inches).
Combined with other spring flowering perennials like Golden Alyssum and Evergreen Candytuft, or the white Snow-in-Summer, purple Aubrieta creates a breathtaking spring display along pathway edges, rock walls and containers.
Growing Conditions:
- Exposure:
full sun or partial shade - Soil:
light, well-drained, sandy or normal - Flower Colour:
violet, pink or white - Blooming Time:
mid spring - early summer - Foliage:
grey -green - Plant uses:
rock gardens, container, edging, ground cover.
1 comments:
That purple is just gorgeous! What a lovely plant.
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