''Aubrieta'' (often misspelled as Aubretia) is a

genus Genus ( plural genera ) is a taxonomic rank used in the biological classification of extant taxon, living and fossil organisms as well as Virus classification#ICTV classification, viruses. In the hierarchy of biological classification, genus com ...

of about 20 species of flowering plants in the cabbage family

Brassicaceae Brassicaceae () or (the older) Cruciferae () is a medium-sized and economically important family of flowering plants commonly known as the mustards, the crucifers, or the cabbage family. Most are herbaceous plants, while some are shrubs. The le ...

. The genus is named after

Claude Aubriet Claude Aubriet (c. 1665 or 1651 – 3 December 1742) was a French illustrator and botanical artist. Biography Aubriet was born in Châlons-en-Champagne or in Moncetz. He was a botanical illustrator at the Jardin du Roi in Paris. There ...

, a French flower painter. It originates from southern Europe east to central Asia but is now a common garden escape throughout Europe. It is a low, spreading plant, hardy, evergreen and

perennial A perennial plant or simply perennial is a plant that lives more than two years. The term ('' per-'' + '' -ennial'', "through the years") is often used to differentiate a plant from shorter-lived annuals and biennials. The term is also wide ...

. It has small violet, pink, or white flowers, and it inhabits rocks and banks. It prefers light, well-drained soil, is tolerant of a wide pH range, and can grow in partial shade or full sun.

Species

* '' Aubrieta anamasica'' The Plant List
/ref> * '' Aubrieta alba'' * '' Aubrieta canescens'' * '' Aubrieta canescens subsp. cilicica'' * '' Aubrieta columnae'' * '' Aubrieta columnae subsp. croatica'' * '' Aubrieta columnae subsp. pirinaca'' * ''

Aubrieta deltoidea ''Aubrieta deltoidea'' is a species of flowering plant in the mustard family. Common names include lilacbush, purple rock cress and rainbow rock cress. It should be grown in zones 4a to 9b. It is native to southeastern Europe, but is grown worl ...

'' * '' Aubrieta erubescens'' * ''

Aubrieta edentula ''Aubrieta'' (often misspelled as Aubretia) is a genus of about 20 species of flowering plants in the cabbage family Brassicaceae. The genus is named after Claude Aubriet, a French flower painter. It originates from southern Europe east to centr ...

'' * '' Aubrieta glabrescens'' * ''

Aubrieta gracilis ''Aubrieta'' (often misspelled as Aubretia) is a genus of about 20 species of flowering plants in the cabbage family Brassicaceae. The genus is named after Claude Aubriet, a French flower painter. It originates from southern Europe east to centr ...

'' * '' Aubrieta x hybrida'' * '' Aubrieta libanotica'' * ''

Aubrieta olympica ''Aubrieta'' (often misspelled as Aubretia) is a genus of about 20 species of flowering plants in the cabbage family Brassicaceae. The genus is named after Claude Aubriet, a French flower painter. It originates from southern Europe east to centr ...

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Aubrieta parviflora ''Aubrieta'' (often misspelled as Aubretia) is a genus of about 20 species of flowering plants in the cabbage family Brassicaceae. The genus is named after Claude Aubriet, a French flower painter. It originates from southern Europe east to centr ...

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Aubrieta pinardii ''Aubrieta'' (often misspelled as Aubretia) is a genus of about 20 species of flowering plants in the cabbage family Brassicaceae. The genus is named after Claude Aubriet, a French flower painter. It originates from southern Europe east to centr ...

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Aubrieta scardica ''Aubrieta'' (often misspelled as Aubretia) is a genus of about 20 species of flowering plants in the cabbage family Brassicaceae. The genus is named after Claude Aubriet, a French flower painter. It originates from southern Europe east to centr ...

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Aubrieta scyria ''Aubrieta'' (often misspelled as Aubretia) is a genus of about 20 species of flowering plants in the cabbage family Brassicaceae. The genus is named after Claude Aubriet, a French flower painter. It originates from southern Europe east to centr ...

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Aubrieta thessala ''Aubrieta'' (often misspelled as Aubretia) is a genus of about 20 species of flowering plants in the cabbage family Brassicaceae. The genus is named after Claude Aubriet, a French flower painter. It originates from southern Europe east to centr ...

'' * '' Aubrieta vulcanica'' ::+35 synonymous species

Cultivars

The following

cultivar A cultivar is a type of cultivated plant that people have selected for desired traits and when propagated retain those traits. Methods used to propagate cultivars include: division, root and stem cuttings, offsets, grafting, tissue culture, ...

s, of mixed or uncertain parentage, are recipients of the

Royal Horticultural Society The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS), founded in 1804 as the Horticultural Society of London, is the UK's leading gardening charity. The RHS promotes horticulture through its five gardens at Wisley (Surrey), Hyde Hall (Essex), Harlow Carr (Nort ...

Award of Garden Merit The Award of Garden Merit (AGM) is a long-established annual award for plants by the British Royal Horticultural Society (RHS). It is based on assessment of the plants' performance under UK growing conditions. History The Award of Garden Merit ...

:- *'Argenteovariegata' *'Aureovariegata' *'Doctor Mules' *'Red Cascade'

References

{{Taxonbar, from=Q157935 Brassicaceae Brassicaceae genera Garden plants of Asia Garden plants of Europe Taxa named by Michel Adanson