Creamflower Rockcress
Arabis pycnocarpa
Last reviewed: August 2026
Toxicity unknown
Creamflower Rockcress (Arabis pycnocarpa) is not listed by the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (opens in new tab) or the other sources we check, so we have no verdict for it either way. Absence from those lists is not a clearance. If your pet shows symptoms after eating any plant, call the ASPCA at (888) 426-4435.
Light
part sun
Water
medium
Size
6"–24" H × 4"–12" W
Bloom
Apr, May, Jun
Native to
AZ, CA, CO, CT and 28 more states
Pollinators
bees, beetles
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Arabis pycnocarpa is a low-growing native perennial that forms compact mounds of small leaves. It produces clusters of small white flowers in spring and early summer, creating a neat groundcover appearance.
In an HOA neighborhood
Creamflower Rockcress is an HOA-friendly choice. Maintenance level: low. Tidiness: 4 out of 5.
Works well in: front yard, foundation, street edge, mid zone.
- May appear sparse when not in bloom
Wildlife value
This plant attracts native bees and beetles during its spring blooming period. Its compact size makes it suitable for pollinator gardens in smaller spaces.
Common questions
- How much sun does Creamflower Rockcress need?
- Creamflower Rockcress grows best in part sun conditions.
- When does Creamflower Rockcress bloom?
- Creamflower Rockcress blooms in April, May, and June.
- Where is Creamflower Rockcress native?
- Creamflower Rockcress (Arabis pycnocarpa) is native to AZ, CA, CO, CT and 28 more states, per vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists.
- What pollinators does Creamflower Rockcress attract?
- Creamflower Rockcress draws bees and beetles.
- Is Creamflower Rockcress HOA-friendly?
- Creamflower Rockcress is generally an HOA-friendly choice in the right placement, with low maintenance.
Native range data from vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
If something looks wrong
Common plant problems, and what to check first
These come up on almost any plant. Each guide lists the likely causes in the order they are worth ruling out, with one thing to check before you act on any of them, and links to the source it came from.
- It is dying right after planting
- Leaves turning yellow
- Wilting even though I watered it
- Brown crispy leaf tips
- Bugs on the plant
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