LIFE CYCLE
Perennial
PLANT CHARACTERISTICS
Graceful
GROWTH HABIT
Mounding
BLOOM SEASON
Spring
FLAVOUR PROFILE
Ornamental
SUITABLE FOR
Outdoor
SEED TYPE
Open Pollinated
PLANT TYPE
Flowering Plant
PLANTING SEASON
Autumn, Winter
FRUIT SIZE
Not Applicable
PLANT HEIGHT
15–25 cm
LIGHT REQUIREMENT
Full Sun to Partial Shade
WATER NEEDS
Moderate
HARDINESS ZONES
Zones 3–8
CONTAINER GARDEN
Yes
PLANT SPACING
20–25 cm
PLANTING DEPTH
0.5 cm
GROWING CONDITIONS
Cool climate
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Arabis 'Snow Cap' create a dense spring ground cover?
Can Arabis 'Snow Cap' create a dense spring ground cover?
Yes. Its low-growing habit forms a compact carpet of white flowers, making it ideal for edging, slopes, and ground cover.
Does Arabis 'Snow Cap' bloom early in the season?
Does Arabis 'Snow Cap' bloom early in the season?
Yes. It is valued for its abundant early spring blooms that provide color before many other perennials begin flowering.
Can Arabis 'Snow Cap' be planted between stepping stones?
Can Arabis 'Snow Cap' be planted between stepping stones?
Yes. Its compact growth makes it suitable for planting along pathways, between stepping stones, and in rock gardens.
Will the evergreen foliage remain attractive after flowering?
Will the evergreen foliage remain attractive after flowering?
Yes. The neat green foliage continues to provide texture and year-round interest after the flowers have faded.
Can Arabis 'Snow Cap' attract early-season pollinators?
Can Arabis 'Snow Cap' attract early-season pollinators?
Yes. The nectar-rich white flowers attract bees and other beneficial pollinating insects in spring.
How is Arabis 'Snow Cap' different from Candytuft?
How is Arabis 'Snow Cap' different from Candytuft?
Arabis 'Snow Cap' forms a low, spreading mat with early spring blooms, while Candytuft (Iberis sempervirens) typically develops a broader, mound-forming habit with larger flower clusters.