Rockcress 'Whitewell Gem'
Family: Brassicaceae (Mustard
Family)
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Hardiness Zones: 4-9
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Height: 6-8 inches
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Spread: 12-24 inches
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Bloom Time: May to June
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Bloom: tiny deep purple flowers with delicate yellow centers
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Light: full sun
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Soil: does well in alkaline, average,
gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil
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Moisture: drought tolerant once established
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Use: rock garden, container garden,
ground cover; attracts pollinators
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Care: cut back after flowering to
maintain a dense habit
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Concerns: no serious insect or disease
problems
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Native to: southeastern Europe, particularly
the Mediterranean area
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Notes: evergreen, mounding habit; deer
and rabbit resistant
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Supplier: Ebert's Greenhouse Village
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Teaching Garden
Location & Code: Rock Garden C342
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