Arabis procurrens 'Variegata'
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syn. Arabis ferdinandi-coburgii 'Variegata'
ROCK CRESS
Family: Cruciferae
Pronounced: AR-uh-bis
GROWING GUIDE
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Geographical Origin:
Garden.
Plant Group:
Perennial.
Hardiness:
Sunset zones 2b-10, 14-24.
USDA zones: 5-9.
Heat zones: 8-1.
Mature size:
Height: 2-3 inches (5-8 cm).
Width: 12-16 inches (30-40 cm).
Flowering period:
March.
Flowering attributes:
White flowers consisting of four petals on racemes.
Leaf attributes:
Green leaves edged with pale yellow, which age to creamy-white margins.
Growth habit:
Clump-forming.
Light:
Full sun to partial shade.
Soil:
Any well-drained soil.
Feeding:
Side dress with compost or manure. In spring, fertilize with a complete organic fertilizer.
Propagation Methods:
Softwood cuttings in summer. | Divisions in late summer.
Pruning:
Trim plants back after flowering. At the same time, prune out any rosettes that reverted to green.
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Rainy Side Notes
Drought tolerant, Arabis procurrens ‘Variegata’ dresses up a rock wall in my garden. The ground cover is handsome year round with variegated, evergreen foliage. The racemes of white flowers stand well above the foliage and when placed against a dark background, this little plant is a knockout. It thrives in many kinds of soil as long as it is well-drained, which makes it a choice plant for difficult areas where other plants will not grow. I planted the Arabis on top of basalt rock walls, where it grows very well.
Debra Teachout-Teashon
Photographed in author's garden.
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