Bittercress. Spreading perennial with toothed, green leaves. Loose clusters of single white, pale purple, or lilac flowers. Max Height 40cm. Max Spread 30cm. Flowers March to May. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Cardamine pentaphyllos
Spreading perennial with toothed, green leaves. Loose clusters of single white, pale purple, or lilac flowers.
Additional information
| Generic | Cardamine |
|---|---|
| Species | pentaphyllos |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Bittercress |
| Flower Colour | lilac, purple, 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 |
| Flowers From | March, May |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | |
| Border | Border, Rock garden |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
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