Water
Water moderately when the top 2-3 cm of soil feel dry. Ensure good drainage to prevent waterlogging, as this plant is susceptible to root rot.
Reduce watering significantly during winter dormancy to mimic its natural dry period.
Stellulate-Hair Dwarf Rockcress (Arabis stellulata) is a low-growing perennial forming a mat of grey-green foliage topped with white flowers in spring.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full Sun
75% intensity
Prefers ample sunlight for best flowering and compact growth.
Moderate
50% intensity
Allow soil to dry slightly between waterings. Excellent drainage is crucial.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Hardy
25% intensity
Tolerates a wide range of temperatures but benefits from protection in extreme cold.
Low
25% intensity
Feed lightly in spring/early summer. Avoid over-fertilizing.
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water moderately when the top 2-3 cm of soil feel dry. Ensure good drainage to prevent waterlogging, as this plant is susceptible to root rot.
Reduce watering significantly during winter dormancy to mimic its natural dry period.
Prune lightly after flowering to maintain a compact shape and encourage bushier growth. Remove any dead or leggy stems. Avoid heavy pruning, as this species responds best to gentle tidying to preserve its natural form.
Propagate from seed sown in autumn or spring, or take cuttings in late spring. Seeds benefit from a period of cold stratification. Cuttings should be rooted in a well-draining medium.
This plant can also self-seed readily in suitable conditions.
Repot young plants annually or biennially in spring as they become root-bound. Mature plants can be left undisturbed for longer periods. Use a gritty, well-draining compost mix, similar to that used for alpine plants.
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Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
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Where Stellulate-Hair Dwarf Rockcress (Arabis stellulata) is found
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Brassicales |
| Family | Brassicaceae |
| Genus | Arabis |
| Species | Arabis stellulata |
Similar in genus Arabis
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