Arabis x suendermannii

The Arabis x suendermannii, commonly known as rockcress, is a vigorous and hardy rock plant, quite rare in cultivation. It forms a dense and particularly decorative ground cover with its evergreen and tough dark green foliage and its spring and autumnal white and slightly scented flowering. It is easy to grow in well-drained soil. The combination of its small, dense and shiny cushions is magnificent with the matte grey of the stones. It is an ideal perennial for covering walls or cascading down slopes.

Arabis suendermannii is a plant that belongs to the Brassicaceae family. It can be found in temperate areas across the Northern Hemisphere. This evergreen perennial grows slowly and forms a dense ground covering that does not exceed 5 to 10 cm (2 to 4 in) in height. It produces white, scented flowers with four petals that bloom in clusters above the shiny, dark green foliage. The lanceolate and recurved leaves form dense rosettes—the plant flowers twice a year, first in April and May and then in September and October.

Arabis suendermannii is a great plant for rocky areas and makes excellent ground cover along borders, in flowery paving, as a crown for walls, and on slopes. It is ideal for highlighting a staircase descent, the edge of a flower bed, or a gravel path. It can also carpet the base of bushes or hedges. The plant is easy to grow and suitable for partial shade. It is as undemanding as ivy and prevents the growth of weeds. It is important to avoid planting it in a carefully maintained rock garden, where it could harm more delicate plants.

Arabis suendermannii is an easy-to-care-for perennial plant that forms a beautiful ground cover and produces lovely, scented flowers twice a year. It is best suited for rocky areas and can be used to highlight different features in a garden.