Aubrieta deltoidea

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        Photographer: Steve Mullany

 

Description

Aubrieta deltoidea is a mat-forming perennial. It's an ideal plant for chinks in dry stone walls or between patio flagstones. Grows 2-6 in. high, 1-1.5 ft. across. Produces small gray-green leaves with a few teeth at tips.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Perennial

 

Height Range

Under 1'

 

Flower Color

Blue, Lavender, Pink, Purple

 

Flower Season

Spring

 

Leaf Color

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

 

Water

Medium

 

Growth Rate

Moderate

 

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam

 

Soil Condition

Rich, Well-drained

 

Soil pH

Neutral

 

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage, Meadow, Mediterranean

 

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

 

Seasonal Interest

Spring

 

Location Uses

Perennial Border, Shrub Border, Walkways, With Rocks

 

Special Uses

Container, Filler

 

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Irrigate early in the morning and/or late in the evening to reduce water loss due to evaporation and wind drift.