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Aubrieta deltoidea

Commom Aubrieta

Plant photo of: Aubrieta deltoidea
Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        Photographer: K.B. Simoglou

 

Description

Aubrieta deltoidea is a mat-forming perennial. It's an ideal plant for chinks in dry stone walls or between patio flagstones. It grows 2"-6" high, 1'-1.5' across. It produces small, gray green leaves with a few teeth at tips. During spring, tiny flowers found in pink, magenta, purple, red or lilac smother the plant. This ground cover does best in full sun or afternoon shade in hot areas. It needs well draining, rich soil. Bees love this plant. Tolerates moist or dry soil.

 

Plant Type

Ground cover, Perennial

Height Range

Under 1'

Flower Color

Lavender, Pink

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Grey Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam, Rocky

Soil Condition

Rich, Well-drained, Moist, Dry

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

Attracts Bees

Design Styles

English Cottage, Formal, Meadow, Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish, Woodland

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Spring

Location Uses

Entry, Parking Strip, Patio, Parking Lot, Walkways, With Rocks

Special Uses

Container, Erosion Control, Filler, Mass Planting, Small Spaces

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Check the soil's moisture level before watering.

You can reduce your water use 20-50% by regularly checking the soil before watering.