Botanical Overview: Purple rockcress (Aubrieta deltoidea) is a perennial plant known for its vibrant, purple-pink flowers. It is native to western North America, particularly thriving in rocky or mountainous terrains. Appearance and Growth: This plant features rosettes of basal leaves, with flowering stems that can grow up to 12 inches tall. The leaves are lance-shaped and often have a grayish-green hue, with the plant producing an abundance of small, cross-shaped flowers in spring. Ecological Role: Purple rockcress is crucial in its native habitat for soil stabilization on rocky slopes and cliffs. It's also a valuable nectar source for early spring pollinators, including bees and butterflies, contributing to local biodiversity. Garden Use: In gardens, purple rockcress is appreciated for its low-maintenance nature and ability to grow in poor, well-drained soils where other plants might struggle. It's ideal for rock gardens, borders, or as ground cover, adding early color and texture to landscapes. Quality: All seeds packaged by Seed Needs are intended for the current and the following growing seasons. All seeds are stored in a temperature controlled facility that is free of significant amounts of moisture. Quantity: Seed Needs offers generous quantities. You can share with friends and family, or you can save the extra seeds until the following season, if properly stored. Packets: Each seed packet displays an artful illustration of the variety to be grown, as well as detailed seed sowing information on the reverse side. They measure 3.25" wide by 4.50" tall. Promise: Seed Needs will never knowingly supply GMO based seed products. The vast majority of our seeds are open pollinated & heirloom, with the exception of a few hybrids. Germination: Seed Needs packets contain some of the freshest seed available. Direct from the growers. If sown correctly, you will begin seeing results in only a matter of days. Freshness - All seeds are packaged in tear resistant and moisture resistant packaging. This keeps the seeds a whole lot fresher than the competitions selection! Grow Purple Rockcress flowers from fresh Aubrieta deltoidea flower seeds. Purple rockcress is a perennial flowering plant that produces small purple flowers. It will only grow to a mature height of just 4 to 6 inches tall, and is aptly named for it’s use in rock gardens and as a groundcover. Because Purple Rockcress is categorized as a perennial flowering plant, it will grow the first year and return the following year from roots. Aubrieta is a sweetly scented groundcover that will attract an array of beneficial insects such as bumblebees, hummingbirds, as well as butterflies & ladybugs. Purple Rockcress flower seeds are small in size, but are in no comparison to most other ground covers such as “Creeping Thyme” or “Ice Plant”. They are easily established from fresh groundcover seed, directly outdoors. they can be transplanted as well, but require a bit more time and patience when choosing their location. The mature plants of Purple Rockcress can spread to about 12 to 24 inches easily.