| The name of this mat-forming plant honors a French botanical artist, Claude Aubriet, who died in 1743. A low-growing, perennial that grows in the wild in mountain areas, it is good for rock gardens, stone patios or between stepping stones. Combine with bulbs or with other early-spring flowering plants such as Rockcress, Alyssum and Phlox. Best in areas with cool summers and moderate winters, and requires good drainage. Shear back plants after flowering to 6 to 8 inches to keep them compact and encourage new growth. After trimming, top dress with gritty soil and bone meal. |
The only commonly grown type of Aubrieta, with long, branching stems and spoon-shaped leaves. Often seen in the Northwest, it grows in the wild from the eastern Mediterranean region to Iran.
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Attributes - Aubrieta deltoidea
Plant Type: Perennial
Bloom Season: Early Spring through Mid Spring
Flower Color: Blue, Lavender, Pink, Purple
Foliage: Semi-Deciduous
Height: 6 in. to 1 ft.
Width: 2 ft.
Sunlight: Full Sun, Partial Sun
Climate: Zones 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Notes: Showy Flowers.
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