Growing Non-GMO Snow Cap Arabis Flower Seeds

Snow Cap Arabis can be started indoors or in a greenhouse 4-6 weeks before the final frost of spring. Use well-draining potting soil to start any seedlings. Arabis is typically easy to grow but struggles when overly wet or cold. Thin the seedlings to the sturdiest and apply a high-nitrogen fertilizer according to the directions on the brand you chose. There is no need to fertilize afterward. Also, try starting seeds directly in the garden bed once temperatures have warmed and there is no risk of frost. Optionally, to ensure proper plant health, mix in sand, wood chips, ground-up leaves, or other amendments to increase soil drainage before planting outside. If transplanting seedlings from inside to out, harden them off slowly to avoid shock.

Snow Cap Arabis is tolerant to some heat, drought, and poor soils once established but must be drained sharply. After germination, all you need to do is wait for the flowers the following year. Deadheading spent flowers will extend the length of the blooming season. Cut back the entire plant severely after flowering; this usually occurs in mid-summer and is used to create denser growth. Light shade can be tolerated, but full sun ensures the most amount of blooms and vibrancy of color.

Snow Cap Arabis in the Flower Garden

These Snow Cap Arabis flowers are a must for gardens on banks, slopes, or sandy areas! It will feel right at home in gardens located in low-elevation coastal regions. It even looks at home in prairies or meadow-like flower gardens. Arabis is also excellent for those cultivating gravel or rock gardens. Try pairing it with plants that bloom in mid to late summer and into fall. This will allow a beautiful trade-off of engagement between varieties.

Landscape Use of Snow Cap Arabis

The hardy foliage and brightly colored blooms make these endearing 4-petaled blooms perfect for infertile, drought-prone yards and gardens. Use them as a ground cover to protect the soil and provide color in the spring to early summer before other bloomers take the show.

About Snow Cap Arabis Garden Seeds

Arabis caucasicas is not listed as toxic on the ASPCA’s website. This variety of Arabis is frequently consumed by humans as a garnish. It is said to taste akin to watercress and is eaten in a similar way.

Arabis’ fragrant flowers are native to temperate regions of Eastern Europe and the Mediterranean. They are not known to be invasive in any area. It can also be known as Garden Arabis, Wall Cress, Garden Rock Cress, or Caucasian Rock Cress.

Arabis caucasicas, more commonly known as Arabis, is native to temperate and coastal regions. The genus Arabis has grown exponentially over the last several years, with many of the "old world" varieties retaining the genus Arabis while many of the "new world" varieties having been reclassified in the Boechera genus.

Tips From Our Gardeners

"Arabis will do well if it has shade in the hot summer south of Zone 6. Although it will survive it, it tends to struggle with intense heat."

- Lara Wadsworth, True Leaf Market Writer

Snow Cap Arabis Seeds Per Package:

• 500 mg packet - Approximately 1760 Seeds
• .25 oz - Approximately 25,000 Seeds
• 1 oz - Approximately 100,000 Seeds
• 4 oz - Approximately 400,00 Seeds
• 1 lb - Approximately 1,600,000 Seeds

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