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Botanical Name: Arabis procurrens
Common Name: Rock Cress
Hardiness: Zone 3
Exposure: Full Sun/Partial Shade
Bloom Time: Spring
Flower Colours: White
Foliage: Variegated
Height: 3-5 inches
Spread: 12-15 inches
Soil Type: Average
Moisture: Well drained
Care Level:
Arabis proc. Variegata

General Description:
This clump forming plant has green leaves with splashes and broad edges of creamy white. The leaves may take on purple or pinkish tints in winter. White flowers that come in May are pretty but the plant is grown mainly for the effect of the foliage. An adaptable plant that is a choice for difficult areas where other plants will not grow.

Care and Maintenance:
Trim plants back after flowering. At the same time, prune out any rosettes that reverted to green. Easy to grow in any soil as long as it is well drained.

Uses & Features:
Rock gardens
Crevises
Rock walls
Ground Cover
Varieties Available:
proc. Variegata