Aubretia ‘Axcent Light Blue’ | Axcent Light Blue Rock Cress
DESCRIPTION
Aubrieta 'Axcent Light Blue' is a charming, low-growing perennial cultivar of rock cress prized for its delicate, light blue flowers that bloom profusely in spring. The plant forms a dense mat of evergreen foliage, with small, deep green, oval-shaped leaves. In early spring, 'Axcent Light Blue' produces an abundance of small, four-petaled, sky-blue flowers, creating a beautiful carpet-like effect that attracts bees and butterflies. This Aubrieta cultivar prefers full sun and well-drained soil, is drought-tolerant once established, and is low-maintenance. After flowering, it can be lightly sheared to promote a more compact growth habit and encourage a second flush of blooms later in the season. This delightful perennial adds a splash of color with its vibrant spring flowers and provides year-round interest with its evergreen foliage.
DESCRIPTION
Aubrieta 'Axcent Light Blue' is a charming, low-growing perennial cultivar of rock cress prized for its delicate, light blue flowers that bloom profusely in spring. The plant forms a dense mat of evergreen foliage, with small, deep green, oval-shaped leaves. In early spring, 'Axcent Light Blue' produces an abundance of small, four-petaled, sky-blue flowers, creating a beautiful carpet-like effect that attracts bees and butterflies. This Aubrieta cultivar prefers full sun and well-drained soil, is drought-tolerant once established, and is low-maintenance. After flowering, it can be lightly sheared to promote a more compact growth habit and encourage a second flush of blooms later in the season. This delightful perennial adds a splash of color with its vibrant spring flowers and provides year-round interest with its evergreen foliage.
DESCRIPTION
Aubrieta 'Axcent Light Blue' is a charming, low-growing perennial cultivar of rock cress prized for its delicate, light blue flowers that bloom profusely in spring. The plant forms a dense mat of evergreen foliage, with small, deep green, oval-shaped leaves. In early spring, 'Axcent Light Blue' produces an abundance of small, four-petaled, sky-blue flowers, creating a beautiful carpet-like effect that attracts bees and butterflies. This Aubrieta cultivar prefers full sun and well-drained soil, is drought-tolerant once established, and is low-maintenance. After flowering, it can be lightly sheared to promote a more compact growth habit and encourage a second flush of blooms later in the season. This delightful perennial adds a splash of color with its vibrant spring flowers and provides year-round interest with its evergreen foliage.
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Family: Brassicaceae
Height: 4-6 inches
Width: Up to 12 inches
Foliage Color: Deep green
Flower Color: Lavender
Bloom Time: Early spring
Light Requirements: Full sun
Water Requirements: Low once established
Maintenance: Low; can be lightly sheared after flowering to promote compact growth and reblooming
Growing Zone: USDA zones 4-9
Wildlife Attractors: Bees and butterflies are attracted to the flowers
