Aubrieta

Aubrieta is a genus of about 12 species of flowering plants in the cabbage family Brassicaceae. The genus is named after Claude Aubriet , a French flower-painter. It originates from southern Europe east to central Asiabut is now a common garden escape throughout Europe. It is a low, spreading plant, hardy, evergreen and perennial, with small violet, pink or white flowers, and inhabits rocks and banks. It prefers light, well-drained soil, is tolerant of a wide pH range, and can grow in partial shade or full sun.

In English vernacular use, the name is commonly (mis-)spelled "Aubretia", an easier letter order for English speakers to pronounce.

Species

• A. alba
• A. canescens
• A. columnae
• A. x cultorum - Large-flowered Aubrieta
• A. deltoidea - Common Aubrieta, Wallcress (N.Am.)
• A. erubescens
• A. glabrescens
• A. gracilis
• A. libanotica
• A. olympica
• A. parviflora
• A. pinardii
• A. variegata