Arabis allionii

Synonyms

Arabis constricta, Arabis glabrata, Arabis sudetica, Erysimum allionii

Plants for pollinators
Alpine Rockery Herbaceous Perennial

A tufted, short-lived perennial wallflower grown as a biennial, about 50-60cm tall, with coarsely-toothed, green leaves, and rich orange, very fragrant flowers in short racemes, appearing from mid spring to early summer

Position

Full sun

Soil Types

Chalk, Loam, Sand

Max Height

0.5-1 metres

Max Spread

0.1-0.5 metres

Size

Time to Maturity
1–2 years
Max Spread
0.1-0.5 metres
Max Height
0.5-1 metres

Growing Conditions

Chalk Loam Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Neutral or Alkaline

Position

Full sun
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H5

Colour & Scent

Fragrance Flower
Season Stem Flower Foliage Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Botanical Details

Family
Brassicaceae
Native to GB/Ireland
No
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Tufted
Genus
Arabis can be annuals or evergreen perennials, usually mat-forming, with simple leaves and racemes of 4-petalled white, pink or purple flowers.
Name Status
Correct

How to Grow

Cultivation

Grow in well-drained neutral or ideally alkaline soil in full sun

Propagation

Propagate by seed in spring, or by softwood cuttings in spring or summer

Suggested planting locations and garden types

  • Wildflower meadow
  • Wildlife gardens

Pruning

Trim back after flowering

Pests

May be susceptible to flea beetles

Diseases

May be susceptible to downy mildews, white blister, and virus diseases