St.Barbara’s Herb. Biennial or short-lived perennial forming rosettes of green, splashed yellow leaves. Yellow flower spikes. Self-seeds. Max Height 10cm to 30cm. Max Spread 20cm. Flowers April to July. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Barbarea vulgaris ‘Variegata’
Biennial or short-lived perennial forming rosettes of green, splashed yellow leaves. Yellow flower spikes. Self-seeds.
Additional information
| Generic | Barbarea |
|---|---|
| Species | vulgaris |
| Varietry | 'Variegata' |
| Common Name | St.Barbara's Herb |
| Flower Colour | yellow |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | |
| Height | 10cm, 30cm |
| Family | Brassicaceae |
| Spread | 20cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Rosette-forming |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green, yellow |
| Flowers From | April, July |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Border |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
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