Overview

Teesdalia nudicaulis is a plant with a bushy habit in the genus Teesdalia, part of the Brassicaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Teesdalia nudicaulis grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include wildlife gardens and flower borders and beds.

About

Teesdalia nudicaulis, commonly known as shepherd's cress or pepper cress, is a bushy deciduous plant from the Brassicaceae family. It thrives in full sun with a south-facing, sheltered aspect and prefers fertile, well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH. Hardy to UK zone H5, it is suitable for wildlife gardens as well as flower borders and beds. This cultivar is best appreciated in spring and summer and can be propagated by seed.

About the genus

Teesdalia is a genus in the plant family Brassicaceae. They are herbaceous plants native mostly to Europe and to the Mediterranean region. Shepherdscress is a common name for these plants.

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Teesdalia

Sunlight

Full sun

Soil type

Loam

Soil pH

Neutral

Soil moisture

Well-drained

Aspect

South-facing

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness

H5

Plant details

Teesdalia nudicaulis size, habit and characteristics

Habit

Bushy

Foliage

Deciduous

Suggested uses

Wildlife gardens, Flower borders and beds

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Teesdalia nudicaulis

Propagation

Seed

Pest resistance

Slugs

Disease resistance

Generally problem free

Frequently asked questions