Aubrieta 'Whitewell Gem' (Rock Cress)
220 seeds $3.50
Aubrieta 'Whitewell Gem' is a poular spring-blooming perennial. The spreading mounds of gray-green leaves are covered with deep purple flowers in April and May. It is often seen trailing over rock walls.
Aubrieta 'Whitewell Gem' is perfect for the rock garden . It's a great companion plant for daffodils , tulips, forsythia, and early-blooming perennials like columbine , dragonhead , and basket of gold .
Rock Cress likes well-drained soil. Trim the plants back lightly after blooming to keep them compact.
Also known as Purple Rock Cress, Aubrieta x cultorum, Aubrieta deltoidea, and Aubrieta hybrida 'Whitewell Gem'. Hardy in zones 4-9.
height 6" spacing 10"
Sowing Aubrieta 'Whitewell Gem' Seeds
Start aubrieta seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost date. Or sow outdoors after the last frost. Barely cover the seeds with soil. Full sun to part shade.