Hoffmann's Rockcress 🛑 Endangered

Boechera hoffmannii

Taxonomy

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

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Perennial
Growth Habit:
Forb/herb , Subshrub
Height:
2-3 ft
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Bloom Months:
feb, mar, apr
Bloom Colors:
White, Purple

Native Range

United States: California

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 arid, rocky environments

Germination Information

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

Source: OpenAI GPT-4o