Beautiful Rock Cress

Carried by 2 nurseries

Estimated plant range Estimated plant range

Data provided by the participants of the Consortium of California Herbaria

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Plant description

Beautiful Rock Cress (Arabis pulchra) is a native perennial herb that grows in northern, southern and central California. It tends to grow at elevations from 2000-7200 feet.

Plant overview

Plant type

Perennial herb

Color

Pink

Landscaping information

Sun

Full Sun

Ease of care

Moderate

Natural setting

Plant communities

Creosote Bush Scrub, Joshua Tree Woodland, Pinyon-Juniper Woodland

Wildlife supported

Caterpillars

Butterflies

Butterflies and moths supported

0 confirmed and 8 likely

Confirmed Likely

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Alternative names

Common names:

Beautiful Rock-cress, Beautiful Rockcress

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