Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Brassicaceae

Genus:

Boechera

Species:

Boechera grahamii

USDA Symbol:

ARBO7

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Biennial | Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

60 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

apr,may,jun

Bloom Colors:

white, pink, purple

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

small pollinators

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Can recolonize disturbed rocky sites after fire; not fire-dependent but tolerates disturbance.

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rocky, well-drained, sandy soil

pH:

6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

native to rocky slopes and open areas

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days

Germination Time:

14–42 days

Notes:

Seeds benefit from cold stratification; may germinate erratically without pretreatment.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI