Also known as Rockcress · 37 gardener saves
Arabis: the varieties gardeners actually grow
Arabis, the genus most gardeners know as rockcress. We track 1 varieties; these are the ones gardeners actually save and plant, ranked by real saves rather than catalog marketing. Each links to full care, bloom, and live price data.
The 1 most-saved Arabis varieties
Of 1 in the catalog — ordered by how many gardeners actually grow them.
Arabis questions
How many types of Arabis are there?
The Sow catalog tracks 1 distinct Arabis varieties. The most popular — ranked by 37 real gardener saves — are shown first above.
What zones does Arabis grow in?
Across its varieties, Arabis covers USDA Zones 4–8. Individual varieties differ — each plant page lists its exact range, and Sow filters the catalog to your zone automatically.
When does Arabis bloom?
Most Arabis varieties bloom in late spring. Staggering early, mid, and late varieties extends the genus's season in one bed.
Which Arabis should I choose?
Start from the most-saved varieties above — popularity across thousands of gardens is a strong signal of reliability — then filter by your zone and sun. In the Sow app you can preview any of them in a photo of your actual yard before you buy.
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Arabis shows up in
By hardiness zone
Design with Arabis in your own yard
Snap a photo of your space and see these varieties planted in it — sized correctly, matched to your zone, with care reminders included.
