Is Aubretia an Evergreen

Vigorous and eye-catching, Aubrieta deltoidea (Rock Cress) is a mat forming, semi-evergreen perennial plant which produces delightful, vivid purple-red flowers in mid-late spring to early summer. … Native to the Mediterranean region, Aubrieta is a very cold hardy alpine plant that deserves a spot in sunny gardens.

Is aubrieta an evergreen?

Aubreita is a low-growing, evergreen perennial which forms a mat of flowers and is good for the front of a border or better still, tumbling down a wall. … Although Aubrieta is not scented, it is attractive to bees and long flowering.

What is the difference between aubretia and aubrieta?

We call it “aubretia”, of course, but “aubrieta” is the proper spelling for those who are sticklers for botanical correctness. … Look for Aubrieta argenteovariegata if you fancy a plant with leaves that are edged with silvery white, and ‘Barker’s Double’ if double flowers appeal.