Overview

Camelina microcarpa subsp. sylvestris is a columnar upright annual biennial in the genus Camelina, part of the Brassicaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Camelina microcarpa subsp. sylvestris grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include wildflower meadow and wildlife gardens.

About

Camelina microcarpa is a species of flowering plant in the mustard family known by several common names, including littlepod false flax lesser gold-of-pleasure and small seed false flax. It is native to Europe and Asia, and it is common across the globe as an introduced species and sometimes a noxious weed.

About the genus

Camelina is a genus within the flowering plant family Brassicaceae. The Camelina species, commonly known as false flax, are native to Mediterranean regions of Europe and Asia. Most species of this genus have been little studied, with the exception of Camelina sativa, historically cultivated as an oil plant.

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Camelina

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

Exposed, Sheltered

UK hardiness

H5

Plant details

Camelina microcarpa subsp. sylvestris size, habit and characteristics

Plant type

Annual Biennial

Habit

Columnar upright

Foliage

Deciduous

Suggested uses

Wildflower meadow, Wildlife gardens

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Camelina microcarpa subsp. sylvestris

Propagation

Sowing seeds outdoors

Pest resistance

Generally pest-free

Disease resistance

Generally disease-free

Frequently asked questions