Aubrieta is a genus of about 12 species of floweringplants in the cabbage family Brassicaceae. The genus is named after Claude Aubriet, a French flower-painter. It originates from southern Europe east to central Asiabut is now a common garden escape throughout Europe. It is a low, spreading plant, hardy, evergreen and perennial, with small violet, pink or white flowers, and 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.
In English vernacular use, the name is commonly (mis-)spelled "Aubretia", an easier letter order for English speakers to pronounce.
Aubretia was a female mouse and resident of Noonvale.
She arrived at Redwall Abbey during the time of Abbot Saxtus and told the story of Martin the Warrior and Laterose of Noonvale to the residents of the Abbey.
Aubretia was said to bear a striking resemblance to Rose, the sister of her ancestor.
Aubretia is easy to grow and this is perhaps a reason why it is so taken for granted.
Aubretia is correctly known as Aubrieta x cultorum and is native to Europe and to central Asia where it is found growing in rocky places and on scree slopes.
Aubretia is very attractive hanging over the edges of low retaining walls where it forms a long swag of stems and foliage over the years and covers these with flowers in spring.
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