Aubrieta deltoidea
Commom Aubrieta
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.
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
Check the soil's moisture level before watering.
You can reduce your water use 20-50% by regularly checking the soil before watering.