Overview

Biscutella cichoriifolia is a plant with a clump forming habit in the genus Biscutella, part of the Brassicaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Biscutella cichoriifolia grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal garden, gravel garden, patio and container plants and flower borders and beds.

About

Biscutella cichoriifolia is a clump-forming evergreen cultivar belonging to the genus Biscutella in the Brassicaceae family. It thrives in full sun on south- or west-facing, sheltered aspects and prefers fertile, well-drained soils including chalk, clay, loam, and sand with a range of pH levels from acid to alkaline. This hardy plant (H5) is suitable for various garden settings such as city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal gardens, gravel gardens, patios, containers, and flower borders. It is best propagated by division in spring and offers seasonal interest during spring and summer.

About the genus

Biscutella is a genus of over 50 species of flowering plants in the family Brassicaceae.

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Biscutella

Sunlight

Full sun

Soil type

Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil pH

Acid, Alkaline, Neutral

Soil moisture

Moist but well-drained

Aspect

South-facing, West-facing

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness

H5

Plant details

Biscutella cichoriifolia size, habit and characteristics

Habit

Clump forming

Foliage

Evergreen

Suggested uses

City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Gravel garden, Patio and container plants, Flower borders and beds

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Biscutella cichoriifolia

Propagation

Division in spring

Pest resistance

Generally pest-free

Disease resistance

Generally disease-free

Frequently asked questions