Aubrieta deltoidea aka Garden Aubrieta
Taxonomy
Aubrieta deltoidea, also known as lilacbush, purple rock cress, and rainbow rock cress, is a mat-forming, herbaceous perennial plant that belongs to the mustard family. It is a semi-evergreen groundcover that produces vivid purple-red flowers in early spring and has dainty, grayish-green leaves. This plant is native to southeastern Europe but is grown worldwide as an ornamental plant and can sometimes escape gardens to grow wild. It grows best in zones 4a to 9b and can spread as wide as 2 feet but will not exceed a height of 1 foot. The showy inflorescence bears small flowers with four lavender to deep pink petals, and the fruit is an inflated, hairy silique up to 2 centimeters long. While it is often grown outdoors, Lilacbush is also a super rare houseplant that needs regular watering and abundant sunlight to thrive, and should be less than 3 feet from a window.
Common names
Garden Aubrieta, Purple Rock Cress, Aubretia, AubrietiaHow to care for Garden Aubrieta
Difficulty
Even if you don't have a green thumb, you can successfully care for Garden Aubrieta due to its easy-going nature.
Water
Garden Aubrieta should be watered regularly, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.
Lighting
To ensure optimal growth, the Garden Aubrieta prefers bright diffused light for 6-8 hours each day. Insufficient light can result in slow growth and leaf drop, so it's important to find a well-lit location for this plant. Place it near a window, within a distance of 1 meter (3 feet), to enhance its potential for thriving.
Toxicity
The toxicity level of this plant has not been officially confirmed by Ploi. If there is a possibility of ingestion of plant material with an uncertain toxicity by you, a family member, or a pet, it is advisable to seek the assistance of a medical professional.
Region of origin
Garden Aubrieta’s native range is Europe - S. Greece. A garden escape in Britain[17].
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