Pinyon Rockcress

Boechera dispar

Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Brassicaceae
Genus:
Boechera
Species:
Boechera dispar

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Perennial
Growth Habit:
Forb/herb , Subshrub
Height:
1-2 ft
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Bloom Months:
mar, apr, may, jun
Bloom Colors:
Purple

Native Range

United States: California, Nevada

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
rocky, well-drained sandy soil
pH:
6.0 - 8.0 (neutral to slightly alkaline)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
dry to moderate
Notes:
often found in arid, rocky slopes

Germination Information

Pre-treatment: Cold-moist stratification for 30 days at 1–5°C (34–41°F).

Source: OpenAI GPT-4o