Greenland Northern Rockcress

Braya thorild-wulffii

Native to:
Canada, Greenland, Russia, United States

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Brassicaceae
Genus:
Braya
Species:
Braya thorild-wulffii
USDA Symbol:
BRTH

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Perennial
Growth Habit:
Forb/herb
Height:
8 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Low
Bloom Months:
jun,jul
Bloom Colors:
white, cream

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
small arctic herbivores
Deer Resistant:
Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days
Germination Time:
14–30 days
Notes:
Requires cold stratification and cool germination temperatures. Arctic species with specialized cold adaptation requirements.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI