Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Brassicaceae

Genus:

Aphragmus

Species:

Aphragmus eschscholtzianus

USDA Symbol:

APES

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rocky, well-drained alpine soil

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

native to high-altitude, cold environments