Arabis alpina

Arabis alpina, commonly known as Alpine Rockcress, is a perennial flowering plant belonging to the Brassicaceae family. Native to the mountainous regions of Europe and Asia, it thrives in rocky areas, alpine meadows, and alongside streams. Typically, the plant grows up to 30 cm in height and spreads about 20 cm. It features dark green, lance-shaped leaves with toothed edges. Its small, white flowers have four petals arranged in a cross shape. Alpine Rockcress blooms from late spring to early summer, attracting pollinators like bees and butterflies. The plant prefers well-drained soil rich in organic matter but can also tolerate poor soil conditions. For centuries, Arabis alpina has been valued for its anti-inflammatory properties, making it useful in traditional medicine. Additionally, its attractive flowers make it a popular ornamental plant. Overall, Alpine Rockcress is an easy-to-grow perennial that enhances garden or landscape beauty while offering medicinal benefits.

Characteristics

Plant Type

Herb, Shrub

Life Cycle

Perennial

Genus

Arabis

Family

Brassicaceae

Hardiness Zone

4-8

Mature Height

15 cm to 30 cm

Mature Spread

49 cm

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Evergreen

Flower Color

White

Flower Size

2.54 cm

Bloom Time

Mid spring, Late spring, Early summer

Planting Time

Spring

Harvest Time

Early summer, Mid summer

Native Area

Sweden, Austria, Slovakia, Montenegro, Bulgaria, Poland, Croatia, Slovenia, Ukraine, Serbia, Russia, China, Norway, Hungary, Germany, Italy, Spain, Switzerland, Denmark, Iceland, Finland, Albania, United Kingdom, Romania, France

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