Arabis caucasica Rock cress (Cruciferae) Evergreen perennial

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Arabis caucasica
Rock cress
Evergreen perennial
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The Arabis caucasica plant species is found in S.E. Europe - Mediterranean. Occasionally naturalized in Britain[17]. It is a member of the Cruciferae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Rock cress. Some home gardeners know the variety as A. albida.

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Latin Name:  Arabis caucasica
Common Name:  Rock cress
Family:  Cruciferae
Author:  Schldl.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.15   Mature Width:  1

Habitat:  Mountain rocks and dry sites[45].

Cultivation Notes: Easily grown in ordinary well-drained soil[1]. Prefers a poor soil[187]. Succeeds in partial shade[134] though it tends to become straggly[197]. Established plants are very tolerant of drought and grow very well on a dry bank[190], they also succeed when grown in walls[219, K]. A very ornamental plant[1], it is hardy to about -15°c[187], but can be rather invasive[200]. There are some named varieties selected for their ornamental value[187]. A good butterfly and moth plant[30]. Plants resent root disturbance and are best put in their final positions whilst still small[134]. This species is closely related to A. alpina[200].

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