Status:
valid
Authors:
Steven
Source:
cmp
Year:
1812
Citation Micro:
Mém. Soc. Imp. Naturalistes Moscou 3: 270 (1812)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000542524
Common Names
- Downy Rockcress
- Hairy Rockcress
- Soft Rockcress
Synonyms
- Arabis nepetifolia elata Grossh. [unknown]
- Arabis christiana N.Busch [unknown]
- Arabis lactea Steven ex Rupr. [unknown]
- Arabis christiani N.Busch [unknown]
Description
Arabis mollis (also called 'soft rockcress', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and North Africa. It has small, white flowers and linear leaves. It is typically found in rocky and sandy habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Arabis mollis is an attractive ornamental plant that is used in landscaping. It has a low-growing habit and is a great choice for rock gardens or as a groundcover. It is also used to stabilize slopes and is drought tolerant.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Arabis mollis sub. graellsiiformis (Hedge) Mutlu
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Arabis mollis has small white flowers with four petals, and its seeds are small, black and round. Its seedlings are small, with thin, light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Arabis mollis is a hardy perennial that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or division in spring or autumn. It is also possible to propagate by cuttings in summer.
Where to Find Arabis mollis
Arabis mollis is native to the United States and Canada, and can be found in moist, open areas, such as meadows and fields.
Arabis mollis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Arabis mollis?
Arabis mollis
What is the common name of Arabis mollis?
Soft Rockcress
What is the growth habit of Arabis mollis?
It is an evergreen perennial herbaceous plant that grows in clumps
Species in the Arabis genus
Arabis watsonii,
Arabis elgonensis,
Arabis abietina,
Arabis aculeolata,
Arabis alanyensis,
Arabis allionii,
Arabis alpina,
Arabis alticola,
Arabis amplexicaulis,
Arabis androsacea,
Arabis aubrietioides,
Arabis aucheri,
Arabis axilliflora,
Arabis beirana,
Arabis bijuga,
Arabis blepharophylla,
Arabis brachycarpa,
Arabis bryoides,
Arabis caerulea,
Arabis carduchorum,
Arabis caucasica,
Arabis ciliata,
Arabis ciliata,
Arabis collina,
Arabis conringioides,
Arabis cretica,
Arabis crucisetosa,
Arabis cypria,
Arabis davisii,
Arabis deflexa,
Arabis doberaranica,
Arabis doumetii,
Arabis drabiformis,
Arabis engleriana,
Arabis erikii,
Arabis erubescens,
Arabis eschscholtziana,
Arabis farinacea,
Arabis flagellosa,
Arabis flaviflora,
Arabis foliosa,
Arabis furcata,
Arabis gegamica,
Arabis georgiana,
Arabis hirsuta,
Arabis huetii,
Arabis ionocalyx,
Arabis josiae,
Arabis juresii,
Arabis kashmiriaca,
Species in the Brassicaceae family
Abdra brachycarpa,
Abdra aprica,
Acuston perenne,
Aethionema rhodopaeum,
Aethionema alanyae,
Aethionema arabicum,
Aethionema armenum,
Aethionema capitatum,
Aethionema carlsbergii,
Aethionema carneum,
Aethionema cephalanthum,
Aethionema cordatum,
Aethionema coridifolium,
Aethionema demirizii,
Aethionema diastrophis,
Aethionema dumanii,
Aethionema edentulum,
Aethionema eunomioides,
Aethionema fimbriatum,
Aethionema froedinii,
Aethionema gileadense,
Aethionema glaucinum,
Aethionema grandiflorum,
Aethionema heterocarpum,
Aethionema heterophyllum,
Aethionema huber-morathii,
Aethionema karamanicum,
Aethionema lepidioides,
Aethionema levandowskyi,
Aethionema lycium,
Aethionema marashicum,
Aethionema membranaceum,
Aethionema munzurense,
Aethionema orbiculatum,
Aethionema papillosum,
Aethionema retsina,
Aethionema saxatile,
Aethionema schistosum,
Aethionema semnanensis,
Aethionema speciosum,
Aethionema spicatum,
Aethionema stylosum,
Aethionema subulatum,
Aethionema syriacum,
Aethionema thesiifolium,
Aethionema thomasianum,
Aethionema transhyrcanum,
Aethionema turcicum,
Aethionema umbellatum,
Aethionema virgatum,