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400 Purple Rock Cress Seeds – Aubrieta deltoidea
400 Purple Rock Cress Seeds – Aubrieta deltoidea
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Cascading Purple Blooms | Hardy Perennial Groundcover | Rock Garden Favorite
Create a stunning cascade of vibrant purple flowers with Purple Rock Cress (Aubrieta deltoidea), a low-growing perennial prized for its masses of colorful blooms in early spring. This hardy groundcover spreads beautifully over rocks, retaining walls, borders, and pathways, creating a breathtaking carpet of color.
Purple Rock Cress is easy to grow, drought tolerant once established, and perfect for adding long-lasting beauty to rock gardens, cottage gardens, and pollinator landscapes.
Why Gardeners Love Purple Rock Cress
- Brilliant purple spring blooms
- Hardy perennial groundcover
- Perfect for rock gardens & retaining walls
- Attracts bees & pollinators
- Drought tolerant once established
- Low-maintenance and easy to grow
What You Get
- Approx. 400 Purple Rock Cress Seeds
- Fresh premium seeds ready for planting
Plant Details
- Botanical Name: Aubrieta deltoidea
- Common Name: Purple Rock Cress
- Plant Type: Perennial flowering groundcover
- Mature Height: 4–8 inches
- Spread: 12–24 inches
- Bloom Color: Purple-violet
- Bloom Season: Early Spring to Late Spring
- Sunlight: Full Sun
- Soil: Well-drained soil
- Hardiness Zones: 4–9
How to Grow
- Surface sow seeds onto moist soil
- Lightly press seeds into the soil without deeply covering
- Keep soil consistently moist during germination
- Germination typically occurs within 14–28 days
- Transplant seedlings into sunny, well-drained locations
💡 Tip: Purple Rock Cress looks spectacular cascading over stone walls and edging pathways.
Perfect For
- Rock gardens
- Retaining walls
- Border edging
- Cottage gardens
- Pollinator gardens
- Groundcover plantings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is Purple Rock Cress perennial?
Yes — it returns every year and becomes more impressive over time.
Does it attract pollinators?
Absolutely — bees and early-season pollinators are attracted to the blooms.
Is it drought tolerant?
Yes — once established, it handles dry conditions very well.
Can it grow between rocks and walls?
Yes — it is one of the best flowering plants for rock gardens and wall edges.
