Bring soft elegance and natural charm to your outdoor space with Aethionema Saxatile Seeds, also known as Rock Cress. Perfect for rock gardens, slopes, borders, pathways, and cottage-style landscapes, this perennial plant produces masses of delicate pink flowers that appear in early spring and continue through the warm months.

Known for its compact growth and drought tolerance, Aethionema Saxatile is an excellent choice for gardeners seeking a low-maintenance, visually appealing plant that thrives even in challenging terrain. With its reliable hardiness and high-quality non-GMO seeds, this plant adds long-lasting color and texture to any garden setting.

Key Features

• Produces charming clusters of soft pink blooms

• Ideal for rock gardens, alpine settings, borders, and pathways

• Non-GMO, high-quality seeds

• Drought-tolerant and low maintenance

• Compact perennial with dense, attractive foliage

• Long blooming season during spring and early summer

• Excellent for naturalistic and cottage-style gardens

Specifications

Botanical Name: Aethionema saxatile
Common Name (US): Rock Cress or Stone Cress
Plant Type: Perennial
Seed Type: High-Quality, Non-GMO
Flower Color: Soft pink to pale rose
Bloom Season: Early Spring to Early Summer
USDA Hardiness Zones: 5–8
Sun Exposure: Full Sun
Soil Requirements: Well-drained, sandy, or rocky soil
Plant Height: 4–10 inches
Spacing: 8–12 inches apart
Growth Habit: Low-growing, mounding form
Water Requirements: Low to moderate; drought tolerant once established
Germination Time: 14–30 days
Temperature for Germination: 60–70°F
Uses: Rock gardens, borders, groundcovers, slopes, pathways, containers
Special Notes: Excellent drainage is essential for healthy growth.

Planting Guide

1. Seed Preparation

• No pre-treatment required, but cold stratification for 2–3 weeks may improve germination.

2. Sowing

• Sow seeds 1/8 inch deep.

• Lightly press into the soil without burying too deeply.

3. Light & Temperature

• Provide full sun exposure.

• Maintain soil temperature around 60–70°F for germination.

4. Watering

• Keep soil lightly moist until germination.

• Once established, water sparingly—avoid waterlogged soil.

5. Transplanting

• Transplant seedlings outdoors after frost danger has passed.

• Place in sunny, well-drained areas for best flowering.

6. Care

• Prune lightly after flowering to encourage compact shape.

• Avoid overly rich soil to maintain the plant’s compact form.

Benefits

• Adds natural beauty to rocky, uneven, or hard-to-grow areas

• Excellent groundcover for sunny landscapes

• Compact, hardy, and long-lasting

• Enhances garden texture and seasonal color

• Adaptable to drought and poor soil conditions