Groundcovers

Aubrieta 'Axcent Deep Purple' (Rock Cress 'Axcent Deep Purple')

Aubrieta hybrid

Also known as Rock Cress 'Axcent Deep Purple'

$3.95

Size

SunFull sun
💧WaterLow to moderate
🌡Zones4-8
🦌DeerResistant
🌊CoastalSuitable

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About This Plant

Aubrieta 'Axcent Deep Purple' (Rock Cress), 'Axcent Deep Purple', is valued in PNW gardens for its character and seasonal interest.

A groundcover plant , fills horizontal space with foliage and (often) flowers, suppresses weeds, and stabilizes soil.

Varies by species suits this plant. Plant in well-drained soil. Hardy USDA Zone varies. Spacing and care vary by species. Many spread by rhizome or stolon to fill in over 1 to 2 seasons.

For Pacific Northwest native alternatives, browse our PNW Natives collection , Mahonia aquifolium, Aquilegia formosa, Tellima grandiflora, and many more support local pollinators and wildlife.

Plant Details

Botanical
Aubrieta hybrid
Common name
Rock Cress 'Axcent Deep Purple'
Lifecycle
Perennial
Foliage type
Evergreen
Mature size
4-8 in tall × 12-24 in wide
Growth rate
Moderate
Bloom time
Early to mid spring
Bloom color
Purple
Foliage color
Red-burgundy

Care Notes

Site according to its sun and water needs. Mulch to retain moisture. Prune as needed for shape.

Garden Attributes

  • Pacific NW native
  • Deer resistant
  • Coastal suitable
  • Grown organically
  • Pollinator value: Bees, Bumblebees, Native bees, Butterflies
  • Wildlife: Pollinator support
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