Arabis procurrens explained

Arabis procurrens, the running rockcress or spreading rock cress, is a species of flowering plant in the family Brassicaceae. It is a spreading evergreen or semi-evergreen perennial, forming a dense mat of foliage, with loose racemes of white flowers in spring, suitable for cultivation in the alpine garden.[1]

The specific epithet procurrens means "spreading underground".[2]

The cultivar Arabis procurrens 'Variegata', with white-edged leaves, has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.[3]

This species is listed as invasive in Belgium, the Czech Republic and the United States of America.[4]

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Notes and References

  1. Book: RHS A-Z encyclopedia of garden plants. 2008. Dorling Kindersley. United Kingdom. 978-1405332965. 1136.
  2. Book: Harrison, Lorraine. RHS Latin for gardeners. 2012. Mitchell Beazley. United Kingdom. 9781845337315. 224.
  3. Web site: RHS Plant Selector - Arabis procurrens 'Variegata'. 23 February 2020.
  4. Web site: Arabis procurrens Waldst. & Kit.. 2021-07-31. www.gbif.org. en.