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wall rock cress

plant
Also known as: Arabis caucasica, garden arabis
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  • alpine rock cress
    rock cress

    Wall rock cress, or garden arabis (Arabis caucasica), is a perennial from southeastern Europe. It reaches 30 cm (1 foot) in height and bears fragrant white flowers in early spring; it has double, pink, dwarf, and variegated varieties. Alpine rock cress (A. alpina) also produces…

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    Wall rock cress, or garden arabis (Arabis caucasica), is a perennial from southeastern Europe. It reaches 30 cm (1 foot) in height and bears fragrant white flowers in early spring; it has double, pink, dwarf, and variegated varieties. Alpine rock cress (A. alpina) also produces…

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