Rock on Series Aubrieta
Aubrieta deltoidea
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Perennials: Rock Star
Rock Cress
Zone
3: -40° to -30°
Min. Temp
Hardy: 28°
Excellent rock garden and border plant. Blooms in the spring. Prefers light, well drained soil. Low, spreading growth habit. Evergreen foliage.
Appearance
Summer Foliage
Green
Fall Foliage
Purple
Flower Color
Multicolor
Blooming Time
Early Spring - Late Spring
Habit
Spreading
Height
Under 6 in
Spread
6–12 in
Form
Star
Characteristics
Type
Hybrid
Safety
Non-toxic
Growth Rate
Moderate
Tolerance/Resistance
Cold Hardy
Attracts
Attracts Honeybees & Pollinators; Attracts Butterflies
Uses/Placement
Groundcover
Optimal Growing Conditions
Sun Exposure
Full Sun: 8-12 hrs
Soil Texture
Sandy
Soil Drainage
Well-drained
Soil Moisture
Dry
Soil PH
Slightly Alkaline: 7.0-7.5
PH Tolerance
Prefers slightly acidic soil
Soil Amendment(s)
Compost
Fertilizer
Light Feeder
Fertilizer Formula
Balanced Fertilizer
Fertilizer Timing
Pre-Bloom
Micronutrients
Trace Minerals Beneficial
Care
Care Level
Low
Behavior and Propagation
Spreading
Moderate Spreader
Propagation Method
Benefits from Pollinators
Propagation Licensing
Trademarked cultivar
Division Timing
Spring or Fall Division