About
From June to August, dense clusters of small, white, four-petaled flowers bloom at the tips of the stems. A herbaceous perennial with an upright, branching habit, reaching up to 1.5m in height and spreading to 1m. Its green, waxy leaves are oval to lance-shaped, with the lower basal leaves growing up to 30cm long and 7cm wide.
About the genus
Lepidium is a genus of plants encompassing species that may be herbaceous, shrubby, or woody. They are grown for their ornamental flowers, foliage, or fruit, and vary in hardiness and cultural requirements
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeClay, Loam
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moisturePoorly-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH4
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitColumnar upright
FoliageDeciduous
Height1-1.5 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
Time to full height1-2 years
Suggested usesWildflower meadow, Wildlife gardens
Care notes
CultivationGrow in permanently moist soil or at pool margins in full sun. See Creating wildflower meadows for further advice
PruningNo pruning required, tidy after flowering if necessary
PropagationPropagate by seed
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free