A charming evergreen ground45cover plant which becomes carpeted in bright purple flowers in early spring aubrieta 39axcent deep purple39 has a longer flowering period than most aubretias flowering for up to eight weeks33 with its mat45forming habit and superb flowering performance this aubretia is perfect for rock gardens sunny banks dry borders and patio containers where it acts as a natural weed suppressant it is also fantastic for attracting bees and butterflies height