This striking evergreen groundcover plant produces a mat of gorgeous variegated leaves with clean white edges in early and mid spring vibrant violet45purple flowers completely smother the foliage with colour aubrieta 39dr mules variegata39 is excellent for all45year45round interest in the garden and is perfect for rock gardens patio containers spilling over sunny banks or as ground cover in hot dry borders the flowers are also a great source of spring nectar for pollinating