This rhizomatous perennial has spreading woody stems that form a prostrate habit. It has oblong yellow leaves when young maturing to dark green covered in silvery hairs and the small white cup-shape flowers appear in racemes during spring.

Hardiness zones 5 to 9 

Arabis androsacea is naturally found in Turkey growing in the mountains in rocky crags. It prefers a moderately fertile well-drained sandy stony soil in an open sunny position and is drought and frost tolerant. 

This Rock Cress is grown for its foliage and spreading habit. It is planted in rockeries or containers and botanical collections as a specimen. It is suitable for inland regions tolerating harsh conditions and establishing in 2 to 3 years. It is not commonly cultivated and may be difficult to obtain requiring a specialist nursery. ID 3079

Arabis (AH-rah-bis) androsacea (and-roh-SAY-see-ah)

Brassicaceae (brass-ih-KAY-see-ee)
(Cruciferae)
Cabbage, Mustard, Rapeseed, Turnip and Woad Family