Aubrieta 'Blue Carpet'

rock cress

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.