Arabis lyrata Rockcress (Cruciferae)

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Arabis lyrata
Rockcress
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The Arabis lyrata plant species is found in N. America - Alaska and southwards. N.E. Asia It is a member of the Cruciferae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Rockcress.

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Latin Name:  Arabis lyrata
Common Name:  Rockcress
Family:  Cruciferae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.3   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Ledges, cliffs (basic or circumneutral), gravels and sands[43]. Rocky and sandy places[235].

Cultivation Notes: We have very little information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in Britain, though judging by its native range it should succeed outdoors in many parts of this country. The following notes are based on the general needs of the genus. Easily grown in ordinary well-drained soil[1].

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