Overview

Thysanocarpus is a plant with a erect, bushy habit in the genus Thysanocarpus, part of the Brassicaceae family, with green foliage. Thysanocarpus grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H3. Suggested uses include annual bedding and wildflower meadows.

About

Thysanocarpus, commonly known as fringepod or lacepod, is an erect, bushy annual plant from the Brassicaceae family. It features green foliage and thrives best in full sun with a south-facing, sheltered aspect. Preferring fertile, well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH, it is hardy to UK zone H3. This cultivar is suitable for use in annual bedding and wildflower meadows, offering seasonal interest in spring and summer. Propagation is by seed.

About the genus

Thysanocarpus is a small genus of plants in the family Brassicaceae known generally as fringepods or lacepods. These are small, erect annual herbs. The flat fruit capsule is generally round or oval-shaped with a wing that goes all the way around the pod, giving it a fringed look.

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Thysanocarpus

Sunlight

Full sun

Soil type

Loam

Soil pH

Neutral

Soil moisture

Well-drained

Aspect

South-facing

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness

H3

Plant details

Thysanocarpus size, habit and characteristics

Habit

Erect, bushy

Foliage

Green

Suggested uses

Annual bedding, Wildflower meadows

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Thysanocarpus

Propagation

Seed

Pest resistance

Generally pest-free

Disease resistance

Generally disease-free

Frequently asked questions