fragrant Persian stonecress

Fragrant Persian stonecress (Aethionema schistosum) is a low-growing plant, typically not exceeding 30 cm (1 foot) in height. It is cultivated for its fragrant pink flowers. Stonecress, belonging to the genus Aethionema, comprises about 65 species of low herbs in the mustard family, Brassicaceae. Most species are native to dry, chalky soils in the Mediterranean region, with some found in eastern Asia. These plants are often grown in rock gardens or borders for their narrow leaves and delicate four-petaled flowers, which can be pink, lilac, or white.1