BOTANICAL: Aubrieta deltoidea

PRONOUNCED: aw-bree-EH-tuh del-TOY-dee-uh

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COMMON: Common aubrieta, False rockcress. BLOOM HEIGHT LIGHT ZONE Late April to June 6" - 9" Sun 4 - 9 April - Mauve to deep purple COMMENTS: Resembling and related to Arabis, a well-grown aubrieta can become covered with hundreds of 3/4-inch flowers. Moundlike and wide spreading in sun or light shade, although light protection from the high heat of summer is advisable. To maintain compact shape, cut back after flowering. It prefers a sandy, well-drained, neutral soil of average fertility. Excellent for rock gardens, borders, and cascading over walls.