Aethionema grandiflorum
(Persian Stonecress)
25 seeds $4.00
HomeAethionema grandiflorum forms a spreading mound of blue-green leaves covered with lilac-pink flowers in spring.
Aethionema grandiflorum is a wonderful rock garden plant. It tolerates drought and poor soil, including alkaline soil. It needs well-drained soil to overwinter. It won the Award of Garden Merit from the Royal Horticultural Society.
Also known as Persian Stonecress. Hardy in zones 5-8.
height 10" spacing 12"
Sowing Aethionema grandiflorum Seeds
Start aethionema seeds indoors in late winter. Barely cover the seeds with soil, then refrigerate for 3 weeks. Full sun. Well-drained soil.
