Aethionema sax. subsp. corinthiacum is a stonecress in the Brassicaceae that produces erect racemes of cruciform flowers. In the UK it blooms from April to June. Originating on sunny limestone mountainsides of Europe and West Asia, especially Turkey, it favours well‑drained alkaline ground. Plants are typically 

 but can be short‑lived, and bear ovate to linear leaves.

Aethionema sax. subsp. corinthiacum belongs to the stonecresses (genus Aethionema) within the Brassicaceae and has its origins on sunny, calcareous mountainsides in Europe and West Asia, particularly Turkey. The plant bears ovate to narrowly linear leaves and carries upright racemes of cruciform flowers in shades recorded across the genus, appearing in the UK from April to June. Give this subspecies a sunny, sharply drained spot on alkaline or neutral substrates so conditions resemble its native limestone sites. It performs best in rock gardens, crevices in dry stone walls or gravel beds where roots do not sit wet; poor drainage is the main cause of decline. Plants are typically perennial but may behave as short‑lived perennials or annuals in cultivation, so plan for periodic replacement rather than indefinite longevity. Use Aethionema sax. subsp. corinthiacum where a compact, early‑season display is required on exposed dry crevices, wall tops or in gravel containers. Expect the racemes to open in spring, providing concentrated colour from April to June that sits well against pale stone or lime mortar.

Aethionema sax. subsp. corinthiacum is a stonecress in the Brassicaceae that produces erect racemes of cruciform flowers. In the UK it blooms from April to June. Originating on sunny limestone mountainsides of Europe and West Asia, especially Turkey, it favours well‑drained alkaline ground. Plants are typically perennial but can be short‑lived, and bear ovate to linear leaves.

Aethionema sax. subsp. corinthiacum is a stonecress that flowers from April to June and prefers sunny, well‑drained alkaline sites.

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