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Aubrieta 'Blue Carpet'

Family Cruciferae
Plant Type
Zone USDA:   4a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 10 - 15 cm (4 - 6 in)
Spread 30 - 60 cm (1 - 2 ft)
Light full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture average to moist, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description Aubrieta 'Blue Carpet' (rock cress) bears medium blue blossoms during mid spring to early summer. The foliage is greyish green in colour and evergreen.
Typical Uses Accent, alpine or rock garden, container, edging and ground cover.
Special Characteristics Aubrieta 'Blue Carpet' tolerates light foot traffic, and is noted for being naturally resistant to deer.