Aurinia saxatilis
Stonecrop
Common names: Rock stonecrop, Gold stonecrop, Mountain stonecrop
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Description
The stonecrop transforms walls, stone gardens, and dry stone walls into bright golden cushions in April and May. The low, evergreen perennial forms dense, gray-green carpeted foliage, above which clouds of tiny cross-shaped flowers rise, one of the first reliable nectar sources for wild bees in spring.
Care instructions
Provide a sunny, well-drained, and relatively bare spot, preferably between stones or in wall joints, heavy soil causes the cushions to fall apart. Watering is rarely needed after establishment; it tolerates dryness well. Cut the cushions back by about half immediately after flowering to keep them compact and encourage dense regrowth. Sow from May to July directly into the bed.
Soil & site
Soil pH
Soil type
sandy, well-drained, lean, lime-loving
Feeding
Light feeder
Companion planting
Good neighbors
legume family (Fabaceae)
particularly well establishedLeguminous plants collect nitrogen in the soil, from which Brassicaceae benefit as heavy feeders.
For example PeaBush beanPole beanBroad beanMarker peaSugar pea and 31 more species in the catalogue
Source: classic companion planting (DACH-Gartenpraxis)
carrot family (Apiaceae)
You can pair celery and dill with all Brassicaceae because they repel the cabbage whitefly with their scent, a proven companion.
For example Carrotcelery rootDillParsleyCarrot fennelCoriander and 19 more species in the catalogue
Source: Bio-Gärtnerei Mixed-culture Practice
mint family (Lamiaceae)
You will notice that the intense scent of basil, thyme, and others confuses the cabbage whitefly and keeps it away from the cabbage family.
For example BasilRosemarySageHyssopBohnenkrautGarden catnip and 29 more species in the catalogue
Source: bio-gardening intercropping practice
nasturtium family (Tropaeolaceae)
Nasturtium serves as a trap plant for you. Aphids and cabbage whiteflies prefer it over the brassicaceae next to it.
For example Tropaeolum majusMashua
Source: Trap plant practice in organic horticulture
Companion planting is partly traditional gardening lore. Where the reason is known, it is given.
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