Arabis Brassicaceae : a great decoration in any garden

There are many ways to design a summer garden. To blend nature with daily life, add more flower beds. Rock cress (Arabis) is a beautiful choice for any garden. Though it grows on mountain slopes, it can thrive in gardens.

Arabis is a flower that lives for more than two years. This plant has over 100 types, each unique. It often grows in mild climates. Its origin is in tropical Africa.

Arabis looks great in flower beds and borders. It can be a perennial or an annual. If annual, prevent the stem from rooting. It grows up to 30 cm tall. Its leaves are bright green and heart-shaped, with jagged edges.

The flowers can be yellow, red, white, or pink. Each type of rock cress has its own flower features. Flowers can be single or double. The buds are up to 1.5 cm wide. They grow in tight groups.

Rock cress blooms a lot in May. Its sweet smell draws bees and other bugs. In the fall, it grows pods with black seeds. Some types have winged seeds.

Arabis is a unique plant. It can make flower beds look modern. To create a nice flower display, know how to plant and grow it. Consider each type's traits. Gardeners often pick these types of rock cress to plant.

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