Arabis caucasica

syn. Arabis alpina ssp. caucasica

Mountain Rockcress

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Brassicaceae

The genus Arabis belongs to the family Brassicaceae. They are low growing alpines that grow in gritty soil. Most species are native to mountains in Europe and Asia.

Propagation:

Division in spring.

Basal cuttings in early summer.

A stalk without buds is torn off at the base and planted in soil mixed with pumice and kept in a sheltered spot out of strong sunlight until the cutting is rooted.

Seed – sown in September - November.

Seed just covered and stored outside or in a refrigeration until spring, the brought inside and kept at 20°C (68°F) until germination.

Hardy spring flowering plant, well suited to rock gardens. Flowers profusely, lilac-pink flowers in May.

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