Cakile edentula subsp. edentula

Cakile edentula subsp. edentula

Native to:
Canada | NB, NS, PE, QC | Labrador | Prince Edward I. | United States | CT, DE, IL, IN, MA, MD, ME, MI, NC, NH, NJ, NY, RI, VA, WI | Virgin Islands

Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Brassicaceae
Genus:
Cakile
Species:
Cakile edentula subsp. edentula

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Forb/herb
Height:
40 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Months:
jun,jul,aug,sep
Bloom Colors:
white, lavender, pink

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
birds, small mammals
Deer Resistant:
Yes
Salt Tolerant:
Yes

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
None required
Germination Time:
7–21 days
Notes:
Seeds germinate readily in sandy substrate with adequate moisture. Some seeds may remain dormant and germinate over multiple seasons.

Source: Claude claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929 Batch