Smooth Northern-Rockcress
Braya glabella
- Native to:
- Canada, Labrador, Russia, United States
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Brassicaceae
- Genus:
- Braya
- Species:
- Braya glabella
- USDA Symbol:
- BRGL
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 15 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- jun,jul
- Bloom Colors:
- white, cream
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- small mammals, arctic birds
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rocky, well-drained, calcareous soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to arctic and alpine regions
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days
- Germination Time:
- 14–30 days
- Notes:
- Requires cold stratification and cool temperatures for germination. Best germinated at temperatures below 15°C.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI