Alpine Rock Cress, Alpine rockcress
Arabis alpina
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Basic Information
Family: Brassicaceae or Cruciferae
Genus: arabis
Plant ID (slug): arabis-alpina
Numeric ID: 4438
USDA Hardiness: 4-8
Ratings
Physical Characteristics
Arabis alpina is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.2 m (0ft 8in) by 0.4 m (1ft 4in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 5 and is not frost tender. It is in flower from March to May, and the seeds ripen in June. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bees, Lepidoptera (Moths & Butterflies). The plant is self-fertile. Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.
Distribution
Europe. In Britain it is only found on the Isle of Skye[17].
Habitats
Cultivated Beds; East Wall. In. South Wall. In. West Wall. In.
Edible Uses
Edible Parts: Flowers Leaves Edible Uses: Young leaves - cooked or raw[105, 177]. An agreeable cress-like flavour[183]. Flowers - raw or cooked[105, 177]. A cress-like flavour[183].
Medicinal Uses
None known
Known Hazards
None known
Detailed Information
Additional Information
Title: Arabis alpina Alpine Rock Cress, Alpine rockcress PFAF Plant Database
Meta Description: Arabis alpina is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.2 m (0ft 8in) by 0.4 m (1ft 4in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 5 and is not frost tender. It is in flower from March to May, and the seeds ripen in June. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bees, Lepidoptera (Moths & Butterflies). The plant is self-fertile. Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.
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