| | | 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 - 45 cm (12 - 18 in) | | 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 Whale' (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 | It is worthy to note that Aubrieta 'Blue Whale' tolerates light foot traffic, and has a natural resistance to deer. | | |