Glacier™ Violet Rock Cress (Aubrieta gracilis ‘Glacier Violet’)

Glacier™ Violet Rock Cress (Aubrieta gracilis ‘Glacier Violet’) is a low-growing, early-flowering perennial known for its vibrant violet-purple blooms that create a dense carpet of colour in spring. This variety forms a compact mat of evergreen foliage, making it an excellent groundcover for rock gardens, borders, and cascading over walls.

Blooming in early to mid-spring, Glacier™ Violet produces masses of small flowers that nearly cover the foliage, providing one of the earliest bursts of colour in the garden. Its trailing habit makes it especially effective in alpine plantings and raised beds where it can spill naturally over edges.

Well-suited to Alberta’s climate, aubrieta is a hardy perennial that thrives in well-drained soil and sunny locations. It performs reliably in Prairie conditions, particularly in areas with good drainage and protection from winter moisture.