About
Arabis blepharophylla is a perennial that develops a mat-like to mound-forming habit, remaining evergreen throughout the year. It features loose rosettes of mid-green leaves that are either toothed or smooth-edged. In late spring and early summer, this plant produces racemes adorned with fragrant flowers that exhibit a deep purplish-pink hue.
About the genus
Arabis consists of either annuals or evergreen perennials that typically grow in a mat-like formation. They feature simple leaves and produce racemes adorned with flowers that have four petals, available in white, pink, or purple hues.
Growing conditions
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, East-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
- Plant type
- Alpine Rockery, Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Matforming
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Time to full height
- 2-5 years
- Suggested uses
- Gravel garden, Rock garden, Patio and container plants
- Native to
- Western N America
- Fragrance
- Flower
Care notes
- Cultivation
- Will tolerate hot, dry conditions and poor, infertile soils. Protect from winter wet. In an alpine house grow in equal parts loam, leaf mould and sharp sand. Water freely when in growth, sparingly in winter
- Pruning
- Trim back after flowering to maintain compactness
- Propagation
- Propagate by seed or by softwood cuttings, or by division in summer
- Pest resistance
- May be susceptible to aphids, gall midge and flea beetles
- Disease resistance
- May be susceptible to downy mildews and white blister