Fragrant Persian Stonecress (Aethionema)

Aethionema schistosum is a compact, mound-forming evergreen perennial that serves as an exceptional groundcover for rock and alpine gardens. It features narrow, blue-green glaucous foliage that often takes on striking crimson tones in autumn. During spring, the plant is smothered in dense, fragrant racemes of pale pink flowers that attract bees. Thriving in full sun and well-drained, alkaline soil, this drought-tolerant species is ideal for gravel beds, slopes, and sunny containers.