Aubrieta Purple Rock Cress Seeds - 300 Seeds (1-Pack) - Purple Perennial Ground Cover for Rock Gardens

PURPLE ROCK CRESS SEEDS, 300 SEEDS: Each packet contains 300 heirloom, non-GMO Aubrieta deltoidea seeds (approximately 0.126g). This perennial groundcover produces purple flowers from early spring to early summer on established plants. Surface sow seeds without covering, as light aids germination. LOW-GROWING PERENNIAL GROUNDCOVER: Purple Rock Cress develops a spreading, mat-forming growth habit approximately 4–9 inches tall and 12–24 inches wide. Suitable for USDA Zones 4–9, it adds seasonal color to rock gardens, border edges, and stone landscapes. PURPLE SPRING FLOWERS: Established plants produce small, four-petaled purple flowers measuring approximately ½–¾ inch across. Blooms typically appear from early spring to early summer, providing colorful contrast against rocks, retaining walls, and garden borders. SURFACE SOW, DO NOT COVER: Gently press the tiny seeds onto moist soil without burying them, as light aids germination. Maintain moisture at the soil surface using gentle misting. Germination typically takes 14–21 days at 65–70°F under suitable growing conditions. PLANT IN EARLY SPRING OR FALL: Direct sow outdoors in early spring when the soil can be worked or during fall under suitable conditions. Avoid sowing during intense summer heat. Space plants approximately 10–12 inches apart to allow room for spreading growth. IDEAL FOR ROCK GARDENS AND STONE WALLS: The trailing stems of Aubrieta can spread across rocky areas and cascade over retaining walls, stone edges, and outdoor containers. Suitable for sharply drained soil and garden locations where a low-growing perennial is desired. FIRST-YEAR GROWTH, SECOND-YEAR BLOOMS: Purple Rock Cress generally establishes foliage and a low-growing mat during its first growing season. Flowering typically begins the following spring, with mature plants producing a seasonal display of purple blooms. ATTRACTS EARLY-SEASON POLLINATORS: Purple Rock Cress flowers provide an early nectar source for bees and bumblebees emerging after winter. Plant in sunny rock gardens, borders, and outdoor containers to add spring flowers to pollinator-friendly spaces. FULL SUN TO PARTIAL SHADE: Aubrieta grows best in full sun to partial shade and sharply drained soil. It tolerates poor, rocky, sandy, and alkaline conditions but should not be grown in persistently wet soil. Established plants can tolerate periods of dry weather. PERENNIAL CARE AND DIGITAL GROW GUIDE: Purple Rock Cress is a semi-evergreen perennial suited to USDA Zones 4–9. Lightly trim after flowering to help maintain dense growth. Each packet includes access to a digital growing guide through the QR code printed on the packaging.