Aubrieta 'Whitewell Gem'

USDA Hardiness Zones: 4–9

Light: Full sun to part shade

Mature Size: 4–6" tall | 12–23" wide

Attracts: Bees, butterflies, and pollinators

Bloom Time: Mid-spring to early summer

Water Needs: Low to moderate; prefers well-drained soil

Soil: Sandy or loamy, well-drained soils

Growth Habit: Low, mat-forming evergreen groundcover

Flowers: Rich violet-purple blooms that blanket the foliage in spring

Ideal For: Rock gardens, alpine plantings, cascading over walls, path edging, containers

Evergreen: Yes

Why We Love It:
‘Whitewell Gem’ forms dense evergreen mats that burst into vivid violet-purple bloom each spring, creating a striking carpet of color against stone and gravel. Its trailing habit softens walls, borders, and pathway edges beautifully, while its tidy evergreen foliage keeps the plant attractive long after flowering ends. Tough, adaptable, and easy to maintain, it thrives in sunny, sharply drained sites with very little care.

Additional Info:
Low maintenance and highly effective in rock gardens, alpine plantings, and containers where its spreading habit can cascade naturally over edges. Performs best in sandy or loamy soils with good drainage. A light shearing after bloom helps maintain a compact shape and may encourage additional flowering later in the season.