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Garden Diary
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Aubrieta ‘Doctor Mules’
Rock Cress |
USDA Zone: 4-9 |
Plant number: 1.090.050
Rock Cress is an extremely popular rock garden plant, and a familiar sight in the spring garden. It forms a low cushion of evergreen leaves, literally smothered by flowers for several weeks. This selection has velvety purple flowers over grey-green leaves, and will sometimes rebloom in the fall. Plants should be trimmed lightly immediately after blooming, to encourage a thick mounding habit. Excellent choice for a rock garden in sun or part shade, growing over rock walls, or in alpine troughs and other containers.
Further details for
Aubrieta ‘Doctor Mules’
Optimal Growing
Conditions |
Appearance and
Characteristics |
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun or
Partial Shade
Soil Type
Normal or
Sandy or
Clay
Soil pH
Neutral or
Alkaline or
Acid
Soil Moisture
Average or
Moist
Care Level
Easy
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Flower Colour
Purple
Blooming Time
Early Summer
Mid Spring
Late Spring
Foliage Color
Grey Green
Plant Uses & Characteristics
Accent: Good Texture/Form
Alpine & Rock
Containers
Deer Resistant
Edging
Evergreen
Ground Cover
Height
10-15 cm
4-6 inches
Spread
30-60 cm
12-23 inches
Foot Traffic
Light
Growth Rate
Medium
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Disclaimer: This information is presented for reference only. This plant is not currently part of our Heritage Perennials lineup.
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