Rock Cress Flower Seeds
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Plant Type: Perennial
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Botanical Name: Aubrieta deltoidea
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Growth Habit: Low-growing, mat-forming
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Flower Color: Vibrant purple
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Attracts: Bees, butterflies, and other pollinators
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Ideal For: Rock gardens, borders, walls, slopes, and ground cover
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Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
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Soil Requirements: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil
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Bloom Season: Spring to early summer
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Water Needs: Moderate, drought-tolerant once established
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Special Features: Cascading growth, erosion control, cold-hardy
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Seed Quantity: Approx. 50 seeds per pack

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Features
Life Cycle
Perennial
Planting Season
Spring to Fall
Growth Habit
Ground Cover, Spreading
Flavor Profile
Not Edible
Plant Characteristics
Small Flowers, Evergreen Leaves
Use
Ornamental, Ground Cover
Growing Conditions
Well-Drained Soil, Dry to Moderate
Harvest Advantages
Drought Tolerant
Plant Resistance
Deer Resistant
Rock Cress Flower Seeds
Aubrieta
Seed Names
Aubrieta, Rock Cress
Seed Type
Heirloom, Non-GMO
Rock Cress is a charming, low-growing perennial known for its vibrant flowers. Ideal for rock gardens, borders, or as ground cover, it thrives in full sun and well-drained soil. It adds color and texture to gardens while attracting pollinators like bees and butterflies.
Planting Information
Light Requirement
Full Sun
Planting Depth
1/8 inch
Sowing Method
Direct Sowing or Transplant
Plant Spacing
6–8 inches
Days to Maturity
70–90 Days
Soil Preparation
Well-Drained, Light Soil
Hardiness Zones
4–9
Water Needs
Low to Moderate
Planting Season
Spring or Fall
Coverage
Seed Count
Recommended Coverage
100
Up to 8 sq ft
500
Up to 40 sq ft
1000
Up to 80 sq ft