Product Description
Arabis caucasica LITTLE TREASURE TM Deep RoseCommon Name: Rock Cress, Wall Cress.
Zones 3 to 8.
Full sun.
Plants reach 4 to 6 inches tall and 10 to 12 inches wide;
Low-growing herbaceous perennial forms a low cushion of evergreen leaves.
In early to mid-spring, vibrant rose pink blossoms cover loose spreading rosettes of small, grayish-green leaves. Fragrant, four-petaled, flowers borne on elongating racemes extend above and cover the foliage. Plant is typically 8 to 12 inches tall when in flower, otherwise a sprawling mat of foliage up to 6 inches high.
Fleuroselect Quality Mark 2007
Grows best in average, dry to medium moisture, well-drained soil. Good drainage is important. Shear them back to retain the compact form, promote denser foliage and to a straggly appearance with the onset of summer heat. Intolerant of high heat and humidity.
An excellent groundcover for slopes or sunny, dry areas. It is fairly drought tolerant once it is established. Attributes: Border plant, Drought Tolerant, Edging, Evergreen, Fragrant Ground cover, Attracts butterflies
Ten (10) plants in 4.5 inch containers per flat (or tray).
Other Details
The most important part of the plant is its root system. Healthy roots are the foundation of a healthy, vibrant plant. The type of plug container used is based on the specific needs of the plants. Perennials offered as bare root traditionally perform better when planted as bare root.Planted in a specialized mix, potted plants have well established root systems. Top growth stage will vary depending on the current life cycle and time of year when shipped. In Winter and early Spring dormant plants may be shipped. Dormant plants may be planted right away, even before the last frost date.
Most bare root varieties are field grown for at least one season, though Hemerocallis and Hosta are grown for two seasons. The bulk of the soil is removed during the harvesting process and the tops of most varieties are trimmed back to the crown. They are graded, packed in shredded aspen or sphagnum moss and stored in freezers until ready to be shipped.
See our Container Sizes and Bare Root Perennials pages for more information.
Plant information and care is provided in the Overview section, Plant Genus Page and general information is provided in the Planting Care & Guides. Additional questions can be asked on each Plant page.
Plant Spacing: Using the maximum mature spread or width of a plant to guide spacing, ensures space to grow to full size. To fill an area sooner, plant them closer together. Just remember, future thinning or transplanting may be needed.
Water: Keep a close eye on newly planted perennials, especially throughout the first growing year. Most early plant loss is due to too much or too little water!
