Cuckoo Flower,Lady’s Smock. British native of our own meadows, forming rosettes of pinnate, grey-green leaves. Loose clusters of purple, lilac, or white flowers. Max Height 40cm. Max Spread 30cm. Flowers March to May. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Cardamine pratensis
British native of our own meadows, forming rosettes of pinnate, grey-green leaves. Loose clusters of purple, lilac, or white flowers.
Additional information
| Generic | Cardamine |
|---|---|
| Species | pratensis |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Cuckoo Flower, Lady's Smock |
| Flower Colour | purple, lilac, white |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Herbaceous |
| Height | 40cm |
| Family | Brassicaceae |
| Spread | 30cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Spreading |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green, grey |
| Flowers From | March, May |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | |
| Border | Border, Meadow |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | |
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