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Genus: Arabis Species: alpina Common Name: Mountain Rock Cress Family: Brassicaceae Order: Brassicales Native: Europe Habit: Herbaceous Perennial Height:1 to 2 feet Width: 0.5 to 1.5 feet Flowering Season: Spring Flower Color: White Propagation: Seed, division or stem cutting Zone: 5-7 Note: This plant is suitable for rock gardens and border fronts. Monitor plant for aphids, rust and mildew. Root rot may occur under poorly drained soil. Prefers sunny, fairly dry, well-drained, loamy soil.