Overview

Clypeola jonthlaspi is a plant with a clump forming habit in the genus Clypeola, part of the Brassicaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Clypeola jonthlaspi grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include rock garden, gravel garden, wildlife garden and flower borders and beds.

About

Clypeola jonthlaspi is a clump-forming cultivar of the genus Clypeola, belonging to the Brassicaceae family. This deciduous plant thrives in full sun on a south-facing, sheltered aspect, preferring fertile, well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH. Hardy to UK zone H5, it is suitable for rock gardens, gravel gardens, wildlife gardens, and flower borders or beds. It is best propagated by seed or division and offers seasonal interest during spring and summer.

About the genus

Clypeola is a plant genus in the family Brassicaceae. It includes nine species native to the Mediterranean Basin, Western Asia, Arabian Peninsula, Caucasus, Central Asia, and Pakistan.

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Clypeola

Sunlight

Full sun

Soil type

Loam

Soil pH

Neutral

Soil moisture

Well-drained

Aspect

South-facing

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness

H5

Plant details

Clypeola jonthlaspi size, habit and characteristics

Habit

Clump forming

Foliage

Deciduous

Suggested uses

Rock garden, Gravel garden, Wildlife garden, Flower borders and beds

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Clypeola jonthlaspi

Propagation

Seed, Division

Pest resistance

Aphids

Disease resistance

Powdery mildews

Frequently asked questions